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Trump Threatens ‘Severe Tariffs’ on Canadian Fertilizer in Attempt to Aid U.S. Farmers
President Trump announced $12 billion in aid for US farmers and warned of tariffs on Canadian fertiliser and Indian rice amid trade talks and inflation concerns.
- President Donald Trump, speaking in the Cabinet Room on Dec 8, 2025, signalled possible tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser and unveiled $12 billion aid for American farmers.
- Farmers complained that cheaper imports from India, Vietnam and Thailand have undercut prices, while Trump earlier this year imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods including a one quarter penalty.
- Speaking directly, President Donald Trump said "They shouldn't be dumping" and questioned United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on why Indian rice imports are allowed, vowing to address the alleged dumping.
- Tariff threats are pitched as a way to bolster domestic fertiliser output, with President Donald Trump suggesting "very severe" tariffs on Canadian fertiliser amid concerns over inflation and consumer prices risking Republicans ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
- A US team due to visit India this week will hold talks despite low expectations, while rice bags off shelves in Telugu supermarkets highlight market disruption tied to ongoing trade talks with Canada and India.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right11Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Right
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- 53% of the sources lean Right
53% Right
L 33%
14%
R 53%
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