USDA Spearheads Trade Mission in India, Explores Dairy Sector Partnership
Source: The DairyNews
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched an agribusiness trade mission in New Delhi, led by Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor, aimed at fostering business opportunities with importers in India. With a delegation comprising officials from 47 U.S. agribusiness and farm organizations, and 11 state departments of agriculture, the mission seeks to capitalize on India's burgeoning market for food and agriculture products.
Under Secretary Taylor highlighted India's potential as a top destination for U.S. exports, citing its growing middle class, projected to exceed 660 million by 2030. The mission underscores the commitment to bolstering trade ties between the two nations and tapping into India's consumer-oriented market.
As part of the mission, Mr. Jaime A. Castaneda from the U.S. Dairy Export Council, accompanied by Ms. Shruti Bhogal from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, visited the Indian Dairy Association's Head Office in Delhi. They engaged with Dr. R.S. Sodhi, President of the Indian Dairy Association, and other key officials to explore potential trade partnerships in the dairy sector. Both countries, ranked first and second respectively in global milk production, see mutual benefits in strengthening collaboration in this vital industry.
Throughout the week, participants from diverse American food and agricultural sectors will engage in discussions to reinvigorate existing relationships and forge new connections with Indian importers. The trade mission reflects the enduring agricultural trade relationship between the United States and India, further bolstered by recent tariff reductions on key U.S. agricultural products by the Indian government.
This initiative not only underscores the mutual benefits of two-way trade but also signifies the commitment of both nations to enhancing bilateral agricultural cooperation. As the mission progresses, it is poised to unlock new avenues for collaboration, contributing to the continued growth and prosperity of the agricultural sectors in both countries.
As part of the mission, Mr. Jaime A. Castaneda from the U.S. Dairy Export Council, accompanied by Ms. Shruti Bhogal from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, visited the Indian Dairy Association's Head Office in Delhi. They engaged with Dr. R.S. Sodhi, President of the Indian Dairy Association, and other key officials to explore potential trade partnerships in the dairy sector. Both countries, ranked first and second respectively in global milk production, see mutual benefits in strengthening collaboration in this vital industry.
Throughout the week, participants from diverse American food and agricultural sectors will engage in discussions to reinvigorate existing relationships and forge new connections with Indian importers. The trade mission reflects the enduring agricultural trade relationship between the United States and India, further bolstered by recent tariff reductions on key U.S. agricultural products by the Indian government.
This initiative not only underscores the mutual benefits of two-way trade but also signifies the commitment of both nations to enhancing bilateral agricultural cooperation. As the mission progresses, it is poised to unlock new avenues for collaboration, contributing to the continued growth and prosperity of the agricultural sectors in both countries.
