bilateral trade negotiations
India Rejects US Accusations of Rice Dumping, Highlights Premium Basmati Exports
Dec 15, 2025 11:01 pm CST
India has dismissed US President Trump's accusations of rice dumping, clarifying that its exports to the US primarily consist of premium-priced basmati varieties. This dispute comes after the US doubled tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, affecting various sectors. As the world's largest rice exporter, India shipped over 335,000 tons of rice to the US last year, with officials from both countries recently meeting to discuss bilateral trade relations and a potential trade agreement.
PM Modi and President Trump Discuss Strengthening India-US Partnership Amid Trade Negotiations
Dec 12, 2025 01:41 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a significant phone conversation discussing bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, and defense, coming days after Putin's visit to India and amid ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations. The call highlights diplomatic efforts to address recent tensions caused by US tariffs on India while working toward a potential trade agreement.
US-India Trade Deal Shows Promising Progress with Potential Agreement by End of 2024
Nov 14, 2025 12:38 pm CST
Senior US officials signal significant progress in US-India trade negotiations, with a potential agreement expected before year-end. The discussions focus on two key issues: a reciprocal trade agreement and addressing concerns over India's Russian oil purchases, as bilateral trade reaches USD 190 billion in 2024.
Trump Halts Canada Trade Talks Following Controversial Advertisement Dispute
Nov 01, 2025 04:31 am CST
US President Donald Trump has refused to resume trade negotiations with Canada following a dispute over an anti-tariff advertisement, despite Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's apology. The diplomatic tension has resulted in additional 10% tariffs on Canadian goods, creating significant economic impact on cross-border trade between the two historically close allies.
India Secures 6-Month US Sanctions Exemption for Strategic Chabahar Port in Iran
Oct 30, 2025 07:34 pm CST
India has received a six-month exemption from US sanctions for Chabahar Port in Iran, retroactive from October 29. The strategic port, where India has committed $370 million in investments, serves as a crucial Indian Ocean gateway and facilitates humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. This development comes amid ongoing India-US trade negotiations and highlights India's balanced approach to international relations while ensuring its energy security needs.