Washington sources reported that a top US Senator has slammed Donald Trump for "damaging" trade ties with india, saying his actions are hurting California almond growers who export more than USD 650 million worth of nuts to the country every year. Reportedly California Senator Dianne Feinstein's criticism of the US President came days after india announced a hike in customs duties on as many as 28 US products, including almond, pulses and walnut, in response to higher tariffs imposed by Washington on Indian products like steel and aluminium.

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Senator Feinstein said "india just placed a 75 per cent tariff on almonds in response to President Trump's trade war. His actions are hurting Californians”. She added "California almond exports to india are worth more than USD 650 million a year. The president must stop damaging trade relations with our allies”.



Moreover almond growers in the US are a worried lot as authorities last month predicted a record California almond crop for the upcoming production year. According to the Almond alliance of California, its almond export is being badly hit by retaliatory tariffs from both china and india. Apparently india's exports to the US in 2017-18 stood at USD 47.9 billion, while imports were at USD 26.7 billion and hence the trade balance is in favor of india.


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