New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India’s agricultural exports to the US, valued at around $1 billion, will be exempt from the tariff hikes after President Donald Trump announced a tariff cut on nearly 200 food products to make them more affordable for US consumers, following a political backlash over rising prices.

The food products that stand to gain in the US include coffee, tea, tropical fruits, fruit juices, cocoa, spices and bananas.

“India’s agricultural exports to the US stood at $2.5 billion in FY25, of which around $1bn is exempted now,” Director General, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) Ajay Bhadoo said on Monday.

The Commerce Ministry said that spices worth $358.66 million, 50 processed food items valued at $491.31 million, and tea and coffee to the tune of $82.54 million

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