US exports
India's Trade Balance Deteriorates: Exports Drop 11.8% While Imports Surge 16.6% in October
Nov 17, 2025 06:40 pm CST
India's trade deficit expanded to USD 41.68 billion in October as exports fell 11.8% to USD 34.38 billion while imports surged 16.63% to USD 76.06 billion. Gold imports tripled to USD 14.72 billion, contributing significantly to the imbalance. Despite this monthly setback, April-October exports maintained a slight growth of 0.63% while imports rose 6.37%.
Trump's Asia Tour: Securing Critical Minerals and Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Nations
Oct 28, 2025 02:42 am CST
US President Donald Trump's first Asia visit since returning to office has yielded significant trade agreements and critical mineral cooperation with Southeast Asian nations. During his summit in Malaysia, Trump signed deals with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia that maintain certain tariffs while offering exemptions and securing promises for aircraft purchases worth billions. These agreements aim to reduce China's dominance in rare earth minerals while providing preferential market access for American goods.