Report Says India Provided Nearly $18 Billion in Sugar Subsidies
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(NAFB.com) A new report submitted to the World Trade Organization says India provided nearly 18 billion dollars in subsidies to its sugar industry in 2025, raising concerns about competition in the global sugar market. The report says those subsidies exceed WTO limits and increased even after the United States raised similar concerns in a filing last year. India is the world s second-largest sugar producer and third-largest exporter, making its domestic policies an important factor in international sugar prices and trade. The report says India s government support gives its producers advantages that can affect sugar markets worldwide, including competition facing American sugar producers. The findings add to broader concerns about government intervention and foreign subsidies in the global sugar trade. The report s authors are calling for policymakers to modernize U.S. trade policies to address foreign subsidies and protect American farmers and workers.