bilateral negotiations
India-EU Free Trade Agreement Set to Conclude by December, Says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
Oct 16, 2025 01:56 pm CST
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal announces that India-EU free trade agreement negotiations are in their final stages with expected conclusion by December. The 14th round of talks covered 12 policy areas focusing on market access, Rules of Origin, and technical barriers to trade, representing a significant partnership between the $20 trillion EU bloc and India, the world's fastest growing large economy.
Trump's Bilateral Dealmaking Strategy Faces Critical Test as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate
Oct 12, 2025 02:41 pm CST
President Trump's one-on-one trade negotiation approach with China faces a serious challenge as both nations escalate export controls and tariff threats. Following China's new restrictions on rare earth exports, Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, sending markets tumbling just weeks before a planned meeting with President Xi Jinping that could determine the economic relationship between the world's largest economies.
China Accuses US of "Double Standards" After Trump Announces 100% Tariff Increase
Oct 12, 2025 11:45 am CST
China has responded to President Trump's announcement of a 100 percent tariff increase by accusing the United States of "double standards." The escalation follows Trump's claim that China imposed "aggressive" export restrictions on rare-earth minerals, further straining bilateral trade relations and potentially jeopardizing an upcoming meeting between Trump and President Xi Jinping.
Trump's Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases: Impact on Moscow-Delhi Relations and US-India Trade Negotiations
Sep 26, 2025 01:29 pm CST
This article examines NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's claims that US President Donald Trump's tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil are significantly impacting Moscow-Delhi relations. The piece details recent diplomatic exchanges between Modi and Putin, Trump's calls for NATO countries to impose similar measures, and ongoing US-India trade negotiations aimed at resolving tensions over the 50% tariffs imposed on Indian goods.
China Urges Its Companies to Avoid Price Wars in US Market to Maintain Fragile Trade Relations
Sep 25, 2025 03:54 pm CST
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has called on Chinese companies operating in the United States to refrain from price wars, signaling Beijing's intention to preserve the recent trade truce with Washington. This directive comes amid ongoing economic consultations between the two nations, with both Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump expressing optimism about future cooperation despite lingering concerns over fair market access and export restrictions.
Amid Trade Tensions, Negotiations And A Thaw, Trump Wishes PM Modi On Birthday
Sep 17, 2025 10:56 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked US President Donald Trump for his wishes ahead of the former's 75th birthday, stressing his commitment to bettering India-US ties.
India, US Hold Trade Talks, Both Sides Describe Them As "Positive"
Sep 16, 2025 10:20 pm CST
Talks between the US and India on a bilateral trade agreement, the first since 50% tariffs were imposed by Donald Trump, have been described by the American side as "positive".
India, US Trade Talks Begin
Sep 16, 2025 02:41 pm CST
Chief negotiators of India and the US have commenced talks on the proposed trade agreement to iron out issues in the wake of steep tariffs that have created uncertainties for exporters, an official said on Tuesday.