August 4, 2026
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Basmati trade disrupted! What Iran unrest & Trump’s 25% tariffs mean for India’s rice exports, prices - explained

Basmati trade disrupted! What Iran unrest & Trump’s 25% tariffs mean for India’s rice exports, prices – explained

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IREF pointed out that Indian rice shipments to the US are already levied with a 50% duty. (AI image) India’s rice exports may bear the brunt of escalating tensions in Iran and US President Donald Trump’s latest move to impose 25% tariffs on any country doing trade with Iran. “Effective immediately, any Country doing business…

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NZ, Kenya Courts Reject India’s Plea for Exclusive Basmati Rights Under TRIPS

NZ, Kenya Courts Reject India’s Plea for Exclusive Basmati Rights Under TRIPS

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New Zealand and Kenyan courts have dismissed India’s attempts to claim exclusive rights over basmati rice using WTO’s TRIPS provisions. New Zealand and Kenyan courts have rejected India’s attempt to secure exclusive marketing rights for basmati rice by invoking the WTO’s Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement. In separate rulings issued last month,…

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