Why 'Non-Veg Milk' From Cows Is Becoming A Trade Barrier For India And US

What is 'non-veg' milk and why it's in focus amid India-US trade deal talks

The US wants access to the Indian market as it is the world's largest milk producer and consumer. However, it would mean the entry of cheaper US dairy products.

Why 'Non-Veg Milk' From Cows Is Becoming A Trade Barrier For India And US

India is asserting that there should be strict certification delineating that imported milk comes from cows that have not been fed animal-based products such as meat or blood. India has termed this as a "non-negotiable red line".

Non-veg milk a red line in India-US trade talks. Here's why

Amid the India-US trade deal talks, Washington DC wants New Delhi to open its dairy market. But India insists on strict certification that ensures imported milk comes from cows not fed animal-based products like meat or blood. Rooted in religious and cultural sensitivities, India sees this as the "non-negotiable red line".

No Dairy Deal with US if Cows Are Fed Meat: India Stands Firm

As India and the United States intensify negotiations on a landmark trade agreement, New Delhi has drawn a firm “red line”: no imports of dairy from cows fed animal by-products a non-negotiable demand rooted in deep cultural, religious, and economic concerns. The US, a top global exporter eager to tap into India’s vast dairy market, has criticized the policy as a trade barrier. However, for India home to over a billion consumers and 80 million s…