New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- The United States recently announced the rollback of reciprocal tariffs on more than 200 food products, a decision that is likely to benefit Indian farmers and exporters.

While the Donald Trump administration's latest action is primarily aimed at keeping domestic US inflation in check, it is expected to assist Indian exporters of agricultural commodities, who have been facing a 50% tariff rate since late August.

According to a White House Executive Order issued on 12 November, agricultural products, including coffee, tea, tropical fruits, fruit juices, cocoa, spices, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, beef, and certain fertilisers, have been excluded from the reciprocal tariff system that took effect on 2 April.

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