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Why India's approach to dairy in trade talks is rooted not in protectionism but in cultural fidelity

India rejects US dairy imports over cultural, religious, and economic concerns, citing unethical feed practices, heavy subsidies, and threats to small farmers, livelihoods, and the nation’s socio-cultural fabric despite US tariff pressures

August 13, 2025 / 12:25 IST
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Successive Indian governments have rejected attempts to dump subsidised US dairy products into India.
Arun Anand has authored two books on the RSS. His X handle is @ArunAnandLive. Views are personal, and do not represent the stand of this publication.
first published: Aug 13, 2025 06:06 am

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