India is expected to gain a small edge as the US administration has exempted agricultural products from the reciprocal tariffs it had imposed on several countries, said trade think tank GTRI.
India's gems and jewellery trade witnessed a sharp contraction in October 2025, as exports and imports declined across major segments due to subdued global demand, high interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and the impact of steep US tariffs, as per the data released by the Gems and Jewe
Brazil is awaiting a quick US response to its proposal on resolving a 50% tariff dispute, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said after talks in Washington. Both sides aim to advance negotiations soon. Meanwhile, ACTO launched a major Amazon monitoring project to fight deforestation and environme
South Korea and the United States on Friday signed an MOU confirming Seoul's USD 350 billion investment commitment, which was part of a deal to lower US tariffs, the South Korean industry ministry said.
Import of ready-made garments from Bangladesh fell sharply by 27 percent to USD 257 million during April-September 2025, compared to the same period the previous year, in the wake of restrictions imposed by the Indian government that helped boost the domestic market.
India must urge the United States to withdraw the 25 per cent "Russian oil" tariffs before proceeding with any trade agreement, stated a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
Speaking at a joint meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Trump said the US is "looking at" Orban's request for an exemption from the Russian oil sanctions imposed last month.
Tariffs by the United States on solar imports have dealt a heavy blow to Indian solar module exporters, forcing manufacturers to redirect volumes back into the domestic market, according to a report by ICRA.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday indicated that talks on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement are "going on very well", but said that there are "many sensitive and serious issues" and it would take time.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration was prepared for all outcomes but remained confident in its legal position. "The White House is always preparing for plan B. It would be imprudent of the President's advisors not to prepare for such a situation," Leavitt
The survey found people are feeling the pinch at the shops and at home. About seven in 10 Americans say they are spending more on groceries this year compared with last year. Around six in 10 say they are paying more for utilities. Roughly four in 10 say they are spending more on health care