trade negotiations
S Jaishankar Defends India's Strategic Autonomy: "No Country Has Veto On Our Ties"
Dec 06, 2025 04:57 pm CST
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar firmly asserts India's strategic autonomy in international relations, emphasizing that the long-standing India-Russia partnership demonstrates India's sovereign right to cultivate diverse global alliances without external interference, while maintaining that productive negotiations with the US on trade matters continue alongside.
India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement Expected to Finalize First Phase by End of 2025
Nov 28, 2025 09:58 pm CST
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal expressed optimism that India and the United States will complete the first portion of their bilateral trade agreement within this calendar year, despite recent tariff challenges. The negotiations are proceeding on dual tracks: a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement and a Framework Trade Deal to address immediate tariff issues, with the ultimate goal of increasing bilateral trade from $191 billion to $500 billion by 2030.
Xi Jinping and Trump Discuss Taiwan, Trade, and Ukraine in Strategic Phone Call
Nov 25, 2025 02:42 am CST
President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump held a significant phone call addressing Taiwan tensions, trade agreements, and the Ukraine conflict while confirming mutual state visits for 2026. The conversation builds on recent diplomatic progress made during their October meeting in South Korea, where preliminary agreements on tariffs, rare earth minerals, and agricultural exports were established between the world's two largest economies.
India-US Trade Negotiations Progress: Piyush Goyal Promises Good News When Deal Meets Fair and Balanced Criteria
Nov 18, 2025 10:25 pm CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has indicated positive developments in the ongoing India-US trade negotiations, stating that good news will be announced once a fair and balanced agreement is reached. The proposed deal aims to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, while protecting Indian farmers and small industries. Despite current tariff tensions, both countries remain committed to strengthening their strategic trade relationship.
Trump Reveals Trade Dispute Caused His Hoarse Voice: "Blew My Stack" During International Negotiations
Nov 18, 2025 02:15 pm CST
US President Donald Trump explained his raspy voice resulted from shouting during heated trade negotiations with an unnamed country. Despite refusing to identify the nation involved, Trump disclosed recent progress in US-China trade talks, including tariff reductions and agreements on fentanyl crisis management. The president expressed optimism about future trade relations following his productive meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement Nears Completion: Set to Address 50% Tariffs and Boost Trade Relations
Nov 18, 2025 02:19 am CST
The first phase of the India-US bilateral trade agreement is nearing completion, designed to address the 50% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration while resolving market access issues. The deal aims to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 from the current $191 billion, with both countries working to balance their trade relationship despite current tensions over India's Russian oil purchases.
India Advancing Global Trade Relations: Minister Goyal Announces Negotiations with US, EU and Other Nations
Nov 14, 2025 09:20 pm CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal reveals India's ongoing free trade negotiations with the US, EU, and several other countries while emphasizing reduced trade barriers and announcing collaboration with Andhra Pradesh for a world-class convention center and technological developments including Drone City and Space City projects.
India Seeks Fair and Balanced Trade Deal with US: Piyush Goyal Refuses to Compromise Key Sectors
Nov 12, 2025 12:35 am CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasizes India's commitment to a fair trade agreement with the US while protecting crucial sectors like agriculture and fisheries. Amid 50% US tariffs and declining exports, negotiations aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, with President Trump recently indicating willingness toward a "fair trade deal."
Analyzing Discrepancies in US-China Statements Following Trump-Xi Summit: A Comprehensive Breakdown
Nov 03, 2025 02:36 pm CST
Following the October 30 summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in South Korea, notable differences emerged between US and Chinese official statements. This detailed analysis examines key discrepancies in reported agreements on tariffs, rare earth exports, TikTok's future, agricultural trade, and fentanyl cooperation, highlighting potential challenges in the renewed bilateral relationship as both sides interpret the outcomes differently.
US Threatens New Tariffs if China Resumes Rare Earth Export Restrictions: Treasury Secretary Warns
Nov 03, 2025 02:36 am CST
The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the Trump administration is prepared to reimpose tariffs if China blocks rare earth exports again, despite Beijing's recent one-year suspension of restrictions. Following talks between Trump and Xi in South Korea, Washington agreed to reduce tariffs by 10%, while China promised to address fentanyl trafficking into the US. Bessent emphasized the need to reduce dependency on China's rare earth processing monopoly.