New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has said that the impact of US tariffs on rice imports from India is likely to be passed on to American consumers, reflecting the product's essential nature in the consumer basket.

It also stated that India will continue to deepen trade partnerships with other countries and expand new markets for Indian rice.

The Federation highlighted that, "While the U.S. is an important destination, India's rice exports are well-diversified across global markets. The Federation, in close coordination with the Government of India, continues to deepen existing trade partnerships and open new markets for Indian rice..... Evidence from retail markets indicates that most of the tariff burden...