US-Canada trade war heats up: Trump signs memo to exclude Canadian products from federal procurementUS President Donald Trump has directed his administration to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from the US federal civil procuremen...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Customs should accelerate AI usage to reduce cost, physical interface with trusted taxpayers: CBIC chiefIn a progressive move, the Customs department plans to ramp up its deployment of artificial intelligence and real-time analytics to limit d...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
A 'Prisoner’s Dilemma' is driving the trade war & the costs could be hugeThe WTO’s World Trade Report 2026 says global trade is caught in a “Prisoner’s Dilemma”: countries have an incentive to protect their own m...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
'Naraz Fufa' and 'Jhooth ki Goonj': PM Modi targets Opposition at Dedicated Freight Corridor completionPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. He criticized opposition leaders for manuf...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
India wants tariff edge before signing final US trade deal: Piyush GoyalIndia awaits US tariff advantage for trade deal finalization. The agreement was announced on February 3, 2026, reducing US tariffs on India...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
For generations, Yao hunters in Mozambique have followed a wild bird called the greater honeyguide through the forest to find hidden bee nests; experiments now confirm the bird knows exactly what it is doingIn the heart of Mozambique, Yao hunters have cultivated a remarkable alliance with honeyguide birds, tapping into their natural instincts f...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
India, S African customs union ink terms to launch trade talksIndia and the Southern African Customs Union have commenced discussions by signing Terms of Reference for a trade agreement. Expected to fi...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
India’s $40 billion Russian oil lifeline shouldn’t buckle under Trump’s 100% tariff threat: GTRIAs long as it proves to be economically feasible, India should persist in acquiring Russian crude oil. A new Senate bill from the US threat...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
US' temporary 10% tariff set to expire on Friday unless extended or new duties announcedThe 10% temporary US tariff imposed on imports from India and other trading partners is set to expire at 9:31 am IST on July 24, unless the...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
India must tighten food safety regime before India-EU FTA takes effect, says GTRIBefore the implementation of the India-EU free trade agreement, India must prioritize the enhancement of its food safety framework. By stre...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
US imposes new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian productsThe United States is imposing a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods. This follows Canada's alleged discriminatory treatment of American cars ...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India exports $140 million worth of goods at zero duty on first day of UK trade pactThe CETA allows entry of nearly 99% of Indian exports at zero duty, and offers significant duty concession to a host of UK imports such as ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
India-UK trade pact comes into force, gold standard of FTA for bothIndia and the UK have operationalized a free trade agreement, enhancing economic ties. This pact allows zero duty entry for many Indian goo...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
India, US have framework trade deal ready; signing awaits right time: OfficialIndia and the United States are progressing well on a trade agreement framework. This framework deal is ready and will be signed at the app...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
'We are very, very close': US Deputy Assistant Secretary on India-US trade dealIndia and the US are nearing a significant trade agreement, with Washington expressing optimism about concluding the deal soon. This histor...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Piyush Goyal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pactIndia and the US are in high-level talks to finalize the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST