bilateral trade relations
US Delegation to Visit India Next Week for Critical Trade Agreement Negotiations
Dec 05, 2025 01:40 pm CST
A Trump administration delegation led by Deputy US Trade Representative Rick Switzer is heading to India next week to advance discussions on a potential trade agreement that could reduce the 50% tariffs currently imposed on Indian goods. Both nations are working toward a phased trade understanding, with Indian officials expressing optimism about reaching a solution by the end of the year that would provide relief to India's export sectors heavily impacted by current tariffs.
India-Afghanistan Sign $100 Million Pharmaceutical Deal in Major Trade Shift Away From Pakistan
Nov 28, 2025 10:32 am CST
A landmark $100 million pharmaceutical agreement between India's Zydus Lifesciences and Afghanistan's Rofi's International Group signals a significant transformation in regional trade dynamics. Following the Taliban's recent ban on Pakistan trade, this deal represents Afghanistan's strategic pivot toward India for healthcare development and commercial partnerships, with plans for medicine exports and eventual domestic manufacturing in Afghanistan.
India and Afghanistan Forge Spice Sector Partnership: High-Level Taliban Delegation Explores Trade Opportunities
Nov 23, 2025 02:36 pm CST
Afghanistan's Industry Minister Al-Haj Nooruddin Azizi met with India's Spices Board during his five-day diplomatic visit, discussing enhanced cooperation in spice trade, pharmaceutical investments, and joint manufacturing ventures. This significant engagement, part of Afghanistan's efforts to diversify trade partnerships beyond Pakistan, included meetings with senior Indian officials and participation in the India International Trade Fair 2025, representing one of the highest-level Taliban visits to India since 2021.
India and New Zealand Make Progress on Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Nov 07, 2025 09:02 pm CST
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded his productive visit to New Zealand, where the fourth round of FTA negotiations focused on market access, services, and investment opportunities. Both nations are working toward an early conclusion of a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, with discussions highlighting potential collaboration in technology, agriculture, education, and clean energy sectors to strengthen their growing economic partnership.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's Diplomatic Visit to India: Advancing Trade, Energy, and Security Cooperation
Oct 11, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is set to visit India on October 13 as part of a broader diplomatic tour including Singapore and China. During her India visit, she will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to establish a strategic cooperation framework focusing on trade diversification, energy transformation, and security matters. This diplomatic engagement represents a significant step in restoring India-Canada relations following recent efforts by Prime Minister Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to reset bilateral ties.
UK PM Keir Starmer's Strategic India Visit: Strengthening Trade Ties and Economic Partnership
Oct 08, 2025 04:33 pm CST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's two-day visit to India focuses on implementing the recently signed free trade agreement worth $54.8 billion in bilateral trade. Meeting with PM Modi and addressing the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Starmer aims to advance the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership under "Vision 2035" while navigating changing global trade dynamics.
US Trade Representative Confirms 55% China Tariffs Remain While Seeking Balanced Trade Opportunities
Oct 01, 2025 08:13 am CST
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer affirmed the Trump administration's commitment to maintaining 55% tariffs on Chinese imports as a "good status quo," while expressing interest in expanding bilateral trade in non-sensitive sectors like agriculture and consumer goods. With a November 10 deadline approaching that could see tariffs spike to 145%, Greer emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue despite increasing political tensions and China's leveraging of rare earth mineral supplies in negotiations.