India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refinersIndia's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
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...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
US Customs’ $166 billion tariff refund plan faces court fight over who gets access to payoutsA government official testifies today in federal court. This concerns billions of dollars in import taxes. The Supreme Court ruled these ta...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
EU clears continued imports of Indian aquaculture goodsIndia will continue exporting key products like fish and honey to the European Union. New EU regulations, effective September, allow these ...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.54 AM IST
Phase 1 of India-US trade pact hinges on Section 301 probe, official saysIndia and the US are set to finalize the first phase of their trade agreement soon. This move is contingent on the conclusion of ongoing Se...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India, US trade pact can be finalised after conclusion of Sec 301 investigations: OfficialIndia and the US are nearing the completion of their interim trade agreement's first phase. This crucial step hinges on the conclusion of A...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Trump's trade chief says 'deal's a deal' for economies with capped US tariffsAmerica's trade representative assures that new tariffs will respect existing agreements. He stated that a deal is a deal for nations like ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoingThe US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict import...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
What is Section 301? Trump’s new tariff sword to hurt India and other partners?US and Indian trade officials are in New Delhi for crucial talks. They aim to finalize an interim trade pact before a key tariff deadline. ...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Trump’s tariff comeback? The White House finds a new route after court setbacksThe US is proposing to reintroduce country-specific tariffs on India and others, shifting from emergency powers to Section 301 of the Trade...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
New tariff: Think tank GTRI makes a case against US' additional 12.5% duty on IndiaAs India faces a proposed 12.5% US tariff on its imports, trade think tank GTRI has advised the govt to challenge the levy on legal grounds...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
US India trade relations: USTR reveals Section 301 findings, proposes 12.5% additional tariffs on imports from New Delhi & othersUS tariffs on India: The US Trade Representative has initiated a significant proposal for additional tariffs targeting India and 53 other n...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
India remains engaged with US on Section 301 proceedings on forced labour issues: Commerce MinistryIndia continues discussions with the United States regarding Section 301 proceedings concerning forced labour. These talks occur as both na...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
US tariffs on agricultural machines to be cut, 50% metal levies stayThe US has reduced tariffs on farm equipment to 15% and introduced a new 10% tariff for products using at least 85% US-origin metals. These...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Trump temporarily slashes tariffs on farm, industrial equipment from 25% to 15%America's President Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on farm and industrial equipment. Duties on machinery like harvesters and bulldozers w...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.56 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