Shimla, May 22 -- The Tribal Development, Revenue, and Horticulture Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi, said that Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has taken up the demand to impose a complete ban on Turkish apple imports with the Centre.

The Himachal Minister said that while a certain percentage of imports are allowed due to global trade mandates, there should be no dumping.

"Tariffs should be increased, which is being actively discussed," said Jagat Negi.

Speaking to ANI, Jagat Negi said, "Regarding the demand to impose a complete ban on Turkish apple imports, our Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Sukhu, has already taken up this matter with the Centre in Delhi and is meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss this and other key i...