Corn in USA: Howard Lutnick says buy it or else...

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is escalating trade tensions with India, threatening market access unless it buys US corn. Despite India's self-sufficiency and concerns over genetically-modified crops, Lutnick accuses India of unfair trade practices. This hardline stance, criticized by some as misrepresentative, risks straining relations even where accommodation is possible, as trade disputes continue.US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is escalating trade tensions with India, threatening market access unless it buys US corn. Despite India's self-sufficiency and concerns over genetically-modified crops, Lutnick accuses India of unfair trade practices. This hardline stance, criticized by some as misrepresentative, risks straining relations even where accommodation is possible, as trade disputes continue.2025-09-14T17:59:15.000Z{}Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:59:15 GMT