Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the November 2025 US rollback of tariffs on Indian agricultural exports?
1. The US removed a 50 percent reciprocal tariff on over 200 Indian agricultural items.
2. The primary reason for the rollback was a mandate issued by the World Trade Organization (WTO) declaring the tariffs illegal.

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Accepted Answer

A. 1 only — Statement 1 is correct, as the US rolled back a 50 percent tariff on Indian agricultural goods like coffee, tea, and spices. Statement 2 is incorrect because the rollback was enacted via a US Executive Order aimed at curbing domestic US inflation and supporting bilateral negotiations, rather than as a result of a WTO mandate.

US Rolls Back Tariffs on Indian Agri-Exports

34th India-China WMCC Meeting on Border Affairs