The first consignment of US Turkish products to India departed on Tuesday, marking a new phase in bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
The shipment comes more than a year after India agreed to a US request to reduce high tariffs on American turkey products.
US Senator Mark Warner from Virginia, who also co-chairs the Senate India Caucus, said this is a historic milestone in international trade, expanding access of US turkey products to global markets and opening new doors for US turkey producers. Are opening.
“This shipment is a tremendous opportunity for Virginia poultry producers and a major step forward for US-India trade,” he said.
“As co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, I look forward to the ongoing collaboration between our two countries and the new opportunities it opens up for Virginia poultry producers,” Warner said.
This shipment comes as a result of a trade agreement and tariff reductions made possible by a collaborative effort between the two countries.
Last year, ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States, Warner, along with several of his colleagues, urged Ambassador Katherine Tai to expand market access for American turkey and poultry products. These products previously faced significant barriers from the Indian market due to extremely high tariffs.
Leslie Oden, CEO of the National Turkey Federation, said, “Our American turkey producers have long been committed to providing safe, nutritious and versatile protein options around the world, and we are thrilled to see Indian consumers experiencing the exceptional quality of American turkey. Excited.”
This first shipment is a testament to the strength of the US-India trade relationship and a reflection of our shared commitment to expanding food diversity and quality, he said.
John King, president of the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, said the cooperative is “excited to be a part of this new market opportunity”. He said the move would help about 200 independent turkey producer owners.
Hobe Bauhan, president of the Virginia Poultry Federation, also expressed hope for good returns, saying, “Virginia turkey farmers are pleased to offer high-quality, low-fat protein for export to India, and we are grateful to those who have participated in this effort.” Facilitated the opportunity.” Under the trade agreement announced in September 2023, India eliminated and reduced retaliatory tariffs on US turkey products, paving the way for increased access to the country’s fast-growing protein market.
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