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Montana Congressional Delegation Secures Reversal of India Restrictions on Pulse Exports

Press Release

Date: Nov. 3, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs Trade Agriculture and Food

Following pressure from Montana Senator Steve Daines, Senator Jon Tester and Congressman Ryan Zinke, India has reversed its regulatory restrictions on pulse crop stock limits -- clearing the way for exports of Montana pulse crops to India to resume.

India's policy reversal follows a letter sent last week by the Montana delegation urging the resolution of issues surrounding India's recent regulatory changes that would have negatively affected Montana pulse producers' ability to export peas, lentils and chickpeas to Indian markets.

"The Indian government's reversal of these regulatory restrictions is welcome news for Montana pulse farmers whose livelihoods depend on reliable access to international markets," Daines stated. "Montana produces more pulse crops than any other state. I'm glad that this issue has been swiftly resolved and our farmers now have the certainty they deserve."

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