US EditionHimalayan Farmers Urge Apple Import Ban Amidst Economic Crisis
- Himalayan apple growers are urging the Indian government to ban apple imports from Turkey amid recent economic and geopolitical tensions.
- This demand follows Turkey’s support for Pakistan during border conflicts, combined with a surge in subsidized apple imports harming local farmers.
- India imported a record 160,000 tonnes of Turkish apples in 2023-24, prompting traders in Pune to announce a boycott grounded in patriotism and security concerns.
- The trade with Turkey decreased by nearly 15 percent in FY25, but apple imports have sharply risen, reaching trade values of up to INR 1,500 crore annually, according to Pune traders.
- The ban request signals deepening economic strain on Indian growers and could escalate diplomatic and trade tensions between India and Turkey.
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Himalayan Farmers Urge Apple Import Ban Amidst Economic Crisis
Himalayan Farmers Urge Apple Import Ban Amidst Economic Crisis In a strong appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, farmer organizations from Himachal Pradesh have demanded an immediate ban on apple imports from Turkey and stricter import regulations for apples from other countries. This follows Turkey's political alignment with Pakistan and a substantial increase in subsidized apple imports, which are seen as a threat to the local apple economy …
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