Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
China says EU using trade data selectively to justify import curbs, warns of responseChina has voiced strong objections to the EU's application of trade data, suggesting a skewed portrayal. While the European Union weighs po...
28 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
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...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Niti Aayog to strengthen model concession agreement framework for multi-modal logistics parksNiti Aayog is actively working on improving frameworks for major infrastructure projects. This includes updating agreements for multi-modal...
13 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Thank you very much, Donald tariffsThe US tariffs on Indian imports, now at 50%, are pushing India towards alternative markets and export diversification. While some exports ...
26 Aug, 2025, 10.57 PM IST
In US tariff war, India should follow the nations with ‘saner voices’: Former finance minister ChidambaramP Chidambaram criticised the government's approach to the impending US tariff war, arguing against protectionism and for aligning with nati...
27 Mar, 2025, 11.03 PM IST
Protectionism doesn't really help preserve jobs: Raghuram RajanProtectionism does not preserve jobs & offers little defence against automation, the former RBI Guv said.
17 Apr, 2019, 02.25 PM IST
Brump (Brexit and Trump) has been a shock to the system, says economist Pankaj GhemawatThe economics expert further explained the globalisation yo-yo effect.
16 Jan, 2019, 08.20 AM IST
US expresses concern over proliferation of digital protectionism worldwideThe US refrained from naming India given that several US companies have opposed a recent RBI move in data localisation.
18 Oct, 2018, 10.20 PM IST
Narendra Modi may call for anti-graft steps, open tax regimesNarendra Modi is likely to be in the limelight for his stand on climate change and the economic reforms of his government.
07 Jul, 2017, 11.54 PM IST
Key WTO members to meet at Davos next weekWTO member countries scheduled to meet at Davos are expected to discuss worrisome economic scenario and its impact on the global trade.
24 Jan, 2012, 01.58 PM IST
- Global economy faces protectionism: UN
Global economy faces a danger of increased trade protectionism, as political will to resist such measures is facing rising pressure, UN cau...
17 Jan, 2012, 09.08 PM IST
- India asks UN to take tough stand against protectionism
India has demanded that the UN prevent any green protectionism by developed countries and include an explicit statement in the opening char...
04 Jun, 2010, 02.53 AM IST
- Worst of social, political crisis ahead: WTO
The worst social and political effects of economic crisis are "still to come," threatening surge in trade protectionism, the head of WTO sa...
07 Jul, 2009, 11.10 PM IST
- India against protectionism, for free investment flows
PM Manmohan Singh asked developed nations to shun protectionism in trade and free investment flows as he left for London for a meeting of l...
31 Mar, 2009, 02.52 PM IST
- India may take tough stand on protectionism at G-20 meet
Efforts would be to point out issues of services and visas, which are not covered by WTO process but do have trade distorting effects. Fran...
18 Mar, 2009, 10.14 PM IST