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Industry insiders say importers are worried about the looming possibility of trade restrictions. Canada is the biggest supplier of lentils to India, accounting for about half of all imports.
Canada is India's main import source of lentils, a protein-rich staple used to make daal curry.
Canadian lentil sales to India have slowed since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last week he suspected India of involvement in an assassination on Canadian soil, fearing reprisal from...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations linking the Indian government to the murder of a Canadian citizen have strained ties between the two countries. Trade relations have been affected, with Canadian lentil sales to India slowing down due to fears of reprisal. India is diversifying its lentil imports, reducing its dependence on Canada. If India continues to reduce imports from Canada, it may lower prices for Canadian farmers.
Reduced Indian purchases would likely cut the prices Canadian farmers receive during harvest but such a move could also inflate India's domestic food prices, , lentil price, India-Canada Diplomatic Standoff