The global trade market for power and hand tools, currently valued at approximately USD 100 billion, is projected to grow significantly, reaching around USD 190 billion by 2035, according to a report by NITI Aayog.
Amid the rising concerns over global trade due to Trump's tariff policy, Rosa Balfour, Director at Carnegie Europe, said that something must be done to protect the international trading system.
Senior research fellow Shruti Rajagopalan welcomed America's decision to pause the trade tariffs for a window of 90 days and expressed her views on the global trade order. She also spoke about the steps Indian policymakers can adopt to make exports more competitive. Rajagopalan made the r
Speaking about how various global groupings will step up to meet the challenges arising from the US trade tariffs, Carnegie Europe Director Rosa Balfour said that countries and large blocs are coming together to ensure they have a "web of relationships" that can preserve global trade.
He expressed happiness over US President Donald Trump's decision to enforce a 90-day pause on wide-ranging tariffs and lower the reciprocal tariff on India and other countries that have initiated trade talks with the United States during this period to 10 per cent.
The pause in reciprocal tariffs by the US adminstration offers Indian businesses a short-term advantage--especially in sectors like textiles, leather, engineering, and electronics, where India competes directly with China, said Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Founder, Ajay Srivastava
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to pause reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries, calling it an important move to stabilise global trade amid escalating tensions between the US and China.
As US President Donald Trump announced pause on tariffs for 90 days for trade negotiations, India should avoid signing a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, as it may require India to make harmful trade-offs, suggests Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
Union Minister Piyush Goyal met with Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies in New Delhi to discuss the evolving trade scenario. He lauded exporters for their record performance and assured continued government support in navigating global trade challenges.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 8: The US Government announced reciprocal tariffs on all goods being imported to the US, which will have major impact on global trade, disrupting the established supply chain. The tariff proposed for India is 26% on all products exported to the US, including sea
During President Droupadi Murmu's state visit to Lisbon, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa emphasised India's crucial role in upholding international law, multilateralism, and global economic stability.
India could see a decline of USD 5.76 billion or 6.41 per cent in exports to the United States (US) because of the tariffs, in 2025 says a research report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).