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India Inc wary of fresh trade headwinds as US weighs additional 12.5% tariffThe United States is proposing a 12.5% tariff on Indian imports. This action stems from an investigation into forced labor import prohibiti...
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
Without meaningful reform, effectiveness and credibility of UN will remain constrained: Jaishankar at BRICSIndia is strongly advocating for major changes in global institutions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the United Natio...
The crisis of multilateralism and the imperative of WTO reformThe World Trade Organization's role as a global commerce pillar is weakening. Imbalances and unfair practices are challenging its principle...
EU envoy seeks investment liberalisation chapter in FTA with India, early investment pact conclusionEuropean Union Ambassador Herve Delphin seeks an investment liberalization chapter and an early investment protection pact for the India-EU...
Plurilaterals without guardrails can fragment trading system: ExpertsGlobal trade volumes are growing despite concerns about the WTO. Experts discussed reforming the WTO's rules and governance. They highlight...
Taken-for-granted separation between economics & strategy has collapsed in 21st Century: Pradeep MehtaThe lines between economics and strategy have blurred, as highlighted in CUTS International's geoeconomic webinar. Experts discussed how tr...
Separation between economics & strategy that was taken for granted has collapsed in 21stCenturyA recent CUTS International webinar under its Geoeconomic Monograph Series highlighted how global economics and geopolitics are now deeply ...
India, Taiwan get time till October to settle ICT tariff disputeIndia and Taiwan have requested the WTO's dispute settlement body to postpone a ruling on India's import duties on ICT products until Octob...
WTO accepts request of India, Taipei to defer ICT import duty dispute ruling until Oct 2026India and Taiwan have secured a delay in a WTO ruling on India's import duties for certain IT products. The decision is now postponed until...
China calls for stronger trade cooperation with India after ministerial talks during WTO conferenceUnion Minister Piyush Goyal met China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao at the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference. The meeting aimed to streng...
India eyes preferential market access in US trade push, highlights strong growth position: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively pursuing preferential access and the best possible trade deal with the United States. Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlig...
Non-violation complaints under WTO's TRIPS agreement: An explainerWorld Trade Organisation members could not agree to extend a safeguard on intellectual property rules. This means the moratorium on non-vio...
India, Oman, South Africa submit work plan on WTO reformsIndia, Oman, and South Africa have put forward a plan for the World Trade Organization. This plan focuses on key areas like decision-making...
WTO reform urgently needed; adapting global trade rules for today's realities, says Norway’s WTO AmbassadorNorway's WTO Ambassador highlights the urgent need for reform within the organization, acknowledging that while some aspects work, many rul...