Shipment to India marks new era for US turkey exports

The National Turkey Federation and U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, marked the first shipment of US-grown turkey products from Virginia to India, marking a historic milestone in international trade, expanding the reach of US turkey products in global markets, and opening new doors for US turkey producers. This shipment comes as a result of a recent trade agreement and tariff reduction, facilitated by a collaborative effort between the Republic of India and the US government, including through strong efforts driven by the senator. Last year, ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, Sen. Warner was joined by a number of his colleagues in urging Ambassador Tai to increase market access for US turkey and poultry products. These products previously faced significant barriers to the Indian market due to prohibitively high tariff rates. “Our US turkey producers have long been committed to providing safe, nutritious, and ...