India and the United States are in the final stretch of critical trade negotiations, with just days remaining before July 8 deadline that could shape the future of bilateral economic ties, according to Global Trade and Research Initiative (GTRI).
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US reached a "deal" with China following intense trade negotiations in London and now stands subjected to approval by him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has suggested India should prioritize securing immediate gains from ongoing bilateral trade negotiations with the United States, advocating for a phased approach that captures "low-hanging fruis" before addressing more complex issues.
India is exploring increased imports of American shale gas, liquefied natural gas, and crude oil to diversify its energy sources and leverage competitive US pricing, a senior official said as both countries prepare for fresh bilateral trade negotiations.
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) once again claimed credit for brokering a cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, asserting that his administration's trade negotiations potentially averted a nuclear war between the two nations.
The European Commission has said that President Ursula Von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump have agreed to fast track trade negotiations and to stay in close contact following last night's phone call.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) again claimed credit for brokering the understanding of cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, stating that he facilitated the understanding through trade negotiations that de-escalate tensions between the two nations.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Tuesday announced the suspension of free trade agreement negotiations with the Israeli government, citing concerns over its conduct in Gaza.
Marking President William Lai's first year in office, Taiwan's opposition KMT issued a list of ten criticisms, focusing heavily on cross-strait relations with China. The party accused Lai of compromising sovereignty, failing on trade negotiations, and weakening domestic governance, while
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that India-US trade negotiations are ongoing and complex, emphasising the need for a mutually beneficial deal. On the same day, US President Donald Trump linked the recent India-Pakistan ceasefire to his push for both countries to focus on tr