Apple farmers and political activists in Indian Kashmir protested on Wednesday against the federal government s decision to remove an additional 20% duty on the fruit imported from the U.S. saying. -September 13, 2023 at 09:41 am EDT
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Regional political parties and apple growers in Kashmir are urging the Indian government to reconsider its decision to remove additional duties on American products, including apples, walnuts, and almonds. They argue that this move would negatively impact local farmers and result in significant losses for the already struggling apple industry. The Ministry of Finance recently announced the removal of tariffs on these products.
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