US President Donald Trump said India should not be “dumping” rice into the U.S. market and said he will “take care” of the issue, emphasising that tariffs would easily solve the “problem.”

This comes amid United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker's visit to New Delhi and Bengaluru from December 7 to 11.

This will be her first official visit to India since taking office earlier this year. The visit is expected to sharpen the strategic focus of the US-India partnership at a time when both sides are navigating economic friction, geopolitical volatility and rapid technological shifts.

According to the US Embassy, Hooker will prioritise advancing the US-India strategic partnership, deepening economic and commercial ties, expanding American exports, and

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