India Us Trade Ties
Diplomacy reset: Bhutan outreach, Canada rapprochement, Trump's H-1B rethink
This week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his fourth visit to Bhutan since 2014, India and Canada moved to reset their bilateral ties, and US President Donald Trump signalled a possible rethink of key policies affecting India.
5 min read15 Nov 2025Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, discusses bilateral ties on ASEAN sidelines
During the ASEAN Summit 2025, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on the sidelines to discuss bilateral ties amid ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries.
2 min read27 Oct 2025Kitex Garments, Vardhman Textiles, KPR Mill and other textile stocks jump up to 17% on India-US trade deal optimism
Textile stocks including Vardhman Textiles and Gokaldas Exports surged up to 17% as optimism about a US-India trade deal grows. Current import duties could drop from 50% to 15-16%, potentially boosting Indian exports significantly.
2 min read23 Oct 2025Shashi Tharoor: Strategic autonomy requires India to pursue its interests without taking sides in geopolitics
India is aware that a friendly dragon has claws and a swooping eagle could lift its economy. Our foreign policy must not be guided by the theatre of summitry, but by the substance of strategic interest. This demands not just balance, but foresight.
4 min read13 Oct 2025How Trump's Chabahar Port sanction waiver withdrawal puts India’s regional ambitions at risk
The recent revocation of the US sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port poses significant challenges for India's trade strategy and regional ambitions. As Indian officials assess the implications, the country may seek alternative financing solutions while strengthening ties with Iran and Afghanistan.
4 min read21 Sep 2025India-US BTA talks may resume as Trump, Modi signal thaw after tariff tensions
India is hoping the talks will restart this month and that the deal will be sealed by this winter.
7 min read10 Sep 2025Rethink policy: Let’s take Trump’s tariff tirade as an opportunity for tax reforms
India’s steep tariffs make up for local distortions that reforms can resolve. Let’s axe trade-distortive GST exemptions, block profit-shifting paths for global businesses and let the rupee float freely. A level playing field for exporters will let us cut import duties.
4 min read7 Aug 2025India, 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.
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