U.S. agriculture secretary has 'deep concern' about India's wheat export ban

Workers carry sacks of wheat for sifting at a grain mill on the outskirts of Ahmedabad
Workers carry sacks of wheat for sifting at a grain mill on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, May 16, 2022. REUTERS/Amit Dave

WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Monday he has "deep concern" about India's wheat export ban, which spurred a rally in already elevated wheat prices. read more

"What we need is transparency in the market, what we need is a market that is helping to get goods to those who are in need," Vilsack said on a call with journalists.

Reporting by Leah Douglas Editing by Chris Reese

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