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India, US progressing on bilateral trade agreement; first tranche expected by autumn: Sitharaman
Sitharaman said trade talks with the US are progressing steadily, with both sides working to resolve outstanding issues and laying the groundwork for a broader trade partnership.
2 min read21 Apr 2025Delhi draws a line in the sand over American dairy
Negotiations for an India-US trade pact face challenges over US animal feed practices affecting dairy imports. India insists on vegetarian certification for US products, while considering tariff concessions on certain nuts and fruits. Upcoming talks aim to resolve key issues before the 2025 deadline
5 min read21 Apr 2025India-US trade deal: Talks to begin from THIS date, terms of reference include 19 chapters
India-US trade deal: An interim trade agreement between the two countries could be finalised in the 90-day tariff pause announced by the Trump administration if it is a ‘win-win’ for both sides.
3 min read19 Apr 2025Himanshu: Trade deals mustn’t hurt the interests of Indian farmers
Our trade negotiators should bear in mind that a large part of India’s population depend on farming. Protection for this sector needs to be seen in the right context. Eventually, we may need a global coalition of developing countries to help resist US pressure.
4 min read17 Apr 2025’Very good progress on talks’: India-US sign terms of reference for trade deal to include tariff barriers
India and the US will start virtual discussions this month, with the next round of in-person talks scheduled for mid-May, added Rajesh Agrawal, additional secretary in the trade ministry.
2 min read15 Apr 2025India’s seafood exports are stuck on a raft of uncertainty
Even if Trump’s tariff flip-flops didn’t leave Indian seafood exporters queasy, the resultant decision paralysis has been bad enough. Exporters need a compass. So does US trade policy.
3 min read15 Apr 2025‘Zero-for-Zero’ tariffs unlikely under proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement: Report
A ‘Zero-for-Zero’ tariff deal seems unlikely between the United States and India under the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement. India is reportedly ahead of other nations in negotiating a deal with the US.
2 min read13 Apr 2025Exploring solutions which are in best interest of nation, Piyush Goyal tells industry bodies amid Trump tariffs
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has assured the industry bodies and exporters that India is exploring solutions to navigate the current geopolitical tensions amid Trump tariffs.
2 min read9 Apr 2025Devina Mehra: Trump’s tariffs will create more problems than they solve
The US President insists that his country’s trade partners have been unfair to it, even though America Inc has not complained. Most value addition, businesses reckoned, lay not in manufacturing but in intangibles like intellectual property and brands. Think Apple.
4 min read9 Apr 2025Mint Quick Edit | Apple’s airlift: A good sign for India?
Reports say Apple Inc airlifted iPhones from India to the US just before Trump’s new tariffs were declared. The question now is whether India can act as the iPhone-maker’s chief export hub.
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