Indian leather exporters are facing serious challenges after the United States imposed steep tariffs on Indian goods, hitting an industry that depends on exports for 80 per cent of its business.
On being asked whether China and other BRICS nations are trying to take the lead in organising a push against US trade measures, the US State Department said the dialogue with India "will continue".
When pressed by ANI at the Oval Office,whether he expected talks to resume in light of the new 50% tariff. "No, not until we get it resolved," he replied.
India's fishing community on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance that the government will not compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers, calling him a "true guardian" of the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met farmers from Tamil Nadu and said that he was amazed to hear about their experiences and their focus on innovation and embracing new farming techniques to boost productivity.
Harsha Vardhan Agarwal, President of industry body FICCI, on Thursday emphasised the need to advance transformative reforms at both the central and state levels, stating that the time is ripe to simplify doing business, attract greater investments, and fully harness the vast potential that I
SDA leader expressed gratitude towards PM Modi for taking a firm stance on protecting the national interests and not allowing any other country to interfere in India's foreign policy.
SAD leader also urged all political parties to support the Centre to send a strong message out to the world that the country's foreign policy will not be compromised.
Farmers from different parts of the country have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm assertion that the interest of farmers remains his government's top priority, praising his initiatives and expressing their faith in his leadership.
With the US set to impose an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian gold jewellery exports from August 27--on top of the 25 per cent already in effect--industry leaders have expressed deep concern over the mounting pressure on the sector.
South Korea narrowly avoided steep U.S. tariffs on Thursday after sealing a high-stakes trade deal with Washington, capping new import duties at 15 per cent, instead of the 25 per cent originally set to take effect from Friday.
Tharoor questioned why India should stop at the current 17 per cent tariff and emphasised that the country should not be intimidated by such actions. He also said that no country should be allowed to threaten India in this manner.