Makhana’s Global Gambit: How a Trump-Era Trade War Sparked a Superfood’s International Reinvention
Introduction In the high-stakes arena of global trade, a single tariff can reshape an industry’s destiny. When the Trump administration’s import duties targeted Indian fox nuts, known locally as makhana, many predicted a devastating blow. Instead, this ancient aquatic seed is staging a remarkable global pivot, transforming a trade barrier into a catalyst for international…

