global trade

Trade tensions: India GDP may fall below 6.2% in FY26 if US tariff stays; S&P flags agriculture, Russia hurdles

Photo of author
S&P Global Market Intelligence warns that India’s GDP growth could dip below 6.2% in FY26 if the US imposes a 25% tariff beyond September. This ...

Trade war: Trump signs executive order imposing tariffs up to 41% – what to know

Photo of author
US President Donald Trump has implemented a revised trade tariff regime under his “America First” policy, effective August 7. It imposes a default 10% tariff ...

US slaps 50% tariff on copper imports: White house order to hit semi-finished products; India to see limited impact

Photo of author
The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on semi-finished copper imports, effective August 1, 2025, citing national security concerns. While India’s $360 million copper ...

‘Busy day’ at White House: 25% tariff on India; ‘dead economies’ jibe, trade deal with Pakistan & more – Key points

Photo of author
President Trump unveiled a series of trade actions, imposing a 25% tariff and penalties on Indian goods due to trade imbalances and ties with Russia. ...

India-US deal: Trump’s tariff threats an act of ‘arm-twisting’; UK pact a ‘trendsetter’

Photo of author
Trade experts criticize Donald Trump’s tariff threats to India. Professor Joshi calls them ‘arm-twisting’ tactics. He warns against opening Indian dairy and agriculture sectors to ...

India-US trade deal: Will India face 20-25% Trump tariffs from August 1? Top 10 things to know

Photo of author
With the US tariff deadline looming, an India-US trade deal appears unlikely, though a last-minute breakthrough remains possible. Trump has hinted at tariffs of 20-25% ...

US markets today: S&P 500 hovers near record high; investors eye Big Tech earnings, Fed decision, global trade deals

Photo of author
US stock indices remained steady near record highs, awaiting key events like Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting. Trade deal optimism between the ...

Piyush Goyal warns of blowback over carbon tax; says EU may hurt itself more

Photo of author
Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) might negatively impact European industries more than India. He highlighted growing opposition ...

US-Japan deal brings tariff clarity: 15% cap averts August duties; EU and China face pressure as next deadlines loom

Photo of author
A US-Japan trade agreement, capping auto and goods tariffs at 15%, is setting a new standard for global trade negotiations. Economists believe this benchmark could ...

Donald Trump’s aggressive trade moves: US President indicates he won’t go below 15% tariff rate; ‘we’ll have a straight…’

Photo of author
US President Donald Trump has signaled a potential shift in trade strategy, suggesting a baseline tariff of 15% for most nations, potentially reaching 50% for ...