US President Donald Trump criticized India's agricultural and dairy import practices in a recent report, citing what he views as unnecessary barriers. The report also noted India's high tariffs on alcoholic beverages. Trump and his administration aim to open up the Indian market for US products, despite similar restrictions from Europe.
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