Trump Eyes Tariffs Over Canadian Fertilizer, Indian Rice (1)

President Donald Trump signaled he could impose fresh tariffs on agricultural products, including Canadian fertilizer and Indian rice, the latest sign that protracted negotiations with two US trading partners could drag on.

Trump spoke Monday at a White House event to announce billions in new aid for US farmers, some of whom said cheaper imports were making it difficult for their products to compete in the marketplace.

The president said he would “take care” of alleged dumping of Indian rice into the US. Some farmers have blamed imports for falling rice prices, saying countries such as India, Vietnam and Thailand ...