# Do poll promises stick to the WTO script?  - The HinduBusinessLine

> An opinion piece argues that the election promises of India's BJP and Congress on income support and institutions are largely compliant with WTO rules. It says the US is challenging India's developing-country status and its use of import protection.

- Date: 2019-04-24 · published 2019-04-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/59582-do-poll-promises-stick-to-the-wto-script-the-hindubusinessline
- Commodities: [Rough Rice](https://feedsoft.ai/c/RICE.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Limits on Indian import protection and support programs could change future trade flows and farm policy. The article offers no immediate price signal for agricultural commodities.

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| WHEAT | 2017-11-16 | [Govt allows export of all pulses - The HinduBusinessLine](https://feedsoft.ai/events/67952-govt-allows-export-of-all-pulses-the-hindubusinessline.md) | -2.6% | -3.5% |
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## Sources

- thehindubusinessline.com: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/do-poll-promises-stick-to-the-wto-script-ep/article26935258.ece

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