China Loosens Urea Exports to India in Sign of Thawing Tensions
India, the world's top importer of the crop nutrient, could take as much as 300,000 tons, according to people familiar with the matter. They asked not to be identified as they were not authorized to talk to the media. China is typically a major exporter of the nitrogen-based fertilizer, although it has restricted sales in recent years.
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