multilateral trading system
Modi and Starmer Champion Free Trade Cooperation Amid Rising Global Protectionism
Oct 10, 2025 02:58 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer strengthen bilateral trade relations through a landmark agreement expected to increase two-way trade by 39% over 15 years, demonstrating their commitment to free trade principles despite rising global protectionism and US tariff challenges. The visit secured £1.3 billion in Indian investments for the UK while deepening cooperation across technology, education, defense, and critical minerals sectors.
India to Chair BRICS in 2026: Group Condemns J&K Attack, Pushes for UNSC Reform, and Challenges Trade Barriers
Sep 27, 2025 05:38 pm CST
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting during UNGA80, India secured unanimous support for its 2026 Chairship. The group issued a strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, advocated for UNSC reforms with explicit backing for India's permanent seat aspirations, and expressed concerns about rising protectionist trade measures affecting global commerce. The expanded BRICS membership demonstrates the bloc's growing role as a significant voice for the Global South in international affairs.
"No Longer Seeking Differential Rights": China Ends Special WTO Benefits, Easing US Tensions
Sep 24, 2025 03:01 pm CST
China will no longer claim the benefits available to developing nations at the World Trade Organization, removing a point of contention with the US that's been a barrier to their agreement on reforming the global arbiter of commerce.