economic diplomacy
Trump and Xi Set for Critical APEC Summit Meeting After Six-Year Gap: Trade Tensions and Economic Cooperation on Agenda
Oct 30, 2025 02:55 am CST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Busan during the APEC summit after a six-year hiatus, addressing escalating trade tensions, rare-earth mineral exports, and potential agreements on tariff reductions. The high-stakes diplomatic encounter comes amid expired trade agreements and regional security concerns, with both sides signaling cautious optimism for stabilizing relations.
India's Strategic Approach to International Trade Negotiations: Minister Piyush Goyal Emphasizes National Interest Over Pressure
Oct 24, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal firmly declares that India approaches international trade agreements with deliberation rather than haste, actively engaging with the EU and US while prioritizing national interests. Speaking at the Berlin Dialogue, Goyal emphasized India's sovereignty in determining trading partners and exploring new markets, notably amid pressure regarding Russian oil imports.