Trump hails ‘great’ ties with South Korea after new trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has described the relationship with South Korea as “great,” following a major trade agreement between the two countries concluded earlier this week. The statement came during a press interaction where Trump also confirmed an upcoming summit with South Korean
India urged to boost ‘Made in India’ brand as US tariffs bite: SBI report
The recent imposition of a 25% tariff with penalties on Indian exports to the U.S. is a “bad business decision,” but global supply chains are likely to self-correct over time, according to an SBI Research report released Friday. Indian firms should seize this
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Iran slams US for using sanctions to pressure nations like India and Iran
Iran has accused the United States of weaponizing sanctions to assert control over independent countries such as Iran and India, calling it a modern form of economic imperialism that violates international law and undermines national sovereignty. In a strongly worded post on X,
Trump’s tariffs on India could open door to new trade talks: HSBC
US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports may serve as a starting point for renewed trade negotiations, according to HSBC Global Research. The bank noted that India’s commitment to dialogue despite the tariff threat reflects its willingness
Trump imposes 50% universal tariff on copper imports to boost domestic industry
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a 50% universal tariff on all imports of semi-finished copper and copper-intensive derivative products, effective August 1. The move aims to protect and strengthen the domestic copper industry, which is considered vital to national
US also imposes high tariffs to protect local industry, WTO data shows
As US President Donald Trump criticizes India for high tariffs, World Trade Organization (WTO) data shows that the US itself levies steep duties to protect its domestic industries. The US imposes tariffs as high as 200% on dairy products, 132% on fruits and
India’s tier 2 cities now have 4,625 EV charging stations: Centre
India’s tier 2 cities now host 4,625 operational electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as of April 1, 2025, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, shared the data in a written
More talks needed before India-US trade deal, says USTR official
With the August 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs approaching, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that more negotiations are needed to finalize a trade agreement between India and the United States. In an interview with CNBC, Greer emphasized that while discussions with
India surges ahead with trade deals as US pact stalls: Report
As India accelerates its global trade partnerships, the long-awaited trade agreement with the United States remains elusive despite ongoing negotiations. According to a recent Newsweek report, India’s recent success with the UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) highlights its growing global economic clout—and the
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India-UK FTA hailed as game-changer for trade and export growth
The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) has hailed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a transformative step that opens up major export opportunities for Indian businesses across multiple sectors. India’s bilateral trade with the UK reached a record $23.1 billion in
India and UK sign historic free trade agreement to boost bilateral trade
In a historic move, India and the United Kingdom signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the UK. The agreement, witnessed by PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer, aims to double bilateral trade
Lower US tariffs on Indian goods would be ‘big advantage’: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman
A potential trade deal with the US that offers lower tariffs on India’s labour-intensive exports would be a “big advantage” and a strategic opportunity, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery said during an exclusive interview at the UN. Speaking on the sidelines of
India, UK to boost trade and defence ties during PM Modi’s London visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to the United Kingdom starting Wednesday, where he will hold wide-ranging talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to
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India warns NATO chief against ‘double standards’ on Russia oil trade
India has firmly rejected NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s warning of sanctions on countries trading with Russia, urging against “double standards” in global energy trade. “We are closely following the developments. Let me reiterate that securing the energy needs of our people is
South Korea sees job growth in June, but manufacturing and construction remain weak
South Korea added 183,000 new jobs in June, marking the sixth consecutive month of employment growth, according to Statistics Korea. The total number of employed people reached 29.09 million, continuing the recovery trend since a dip last December. The employment rate for those
CM Mohan Yadav to address investors in Spain, promote Madhya Pradesh opportunities
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is set to promote investment opportunities in his state during the ‘Invest in Madhya Pradesh’ forum in Madrid, Spain, on Wednesday. The Chief Minister, accompanied by his wife and a delegation of senior officials, arrived in Madrid
Trump urges trade partners to ‘keep working’ ahead of August 1 tariff deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged countries engaged in trade talks with his administration to “just keep working hard” ahead of the looming August 1 deadline for steep reciprocal tariffs. His comments come amid intensified negotiations with countries like South Korea and Japan.