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Trump’s tariff strike: India hit with 26% duty as trade war escalates

As US President Donald Trump unleashed his global tariff war from the White House, India found itself grappling with a new regime that stopped short of full reciprocity but still posed significant trade barriers.

Reciprocal tariffs could be withdrawn if India-US conclude trade deal: Former CBIC Chairman

For India, the challenge is to ensure a balanced trade agreement that protects its key sectors, including agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and food security.

India-Thailand bilateral trade ties set to strengthen during PM Modi’s visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Thailand from April 3-4 to participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit.

Australia-China trade ties ‘imperative’ as both sides eye emerging prospects, risks

As geopolitical uncertainty and US tariffs reset global trade relations, both sides ‘have to work together’, Australian business council says.

Thailand and Nepal Agree to Increase Bilateral Trade and Investment

Thailand and Nepal have agreed to increase bilateral trade and investment, especially in the fields of agriculture, herbal processing, medical services, and tourism.

India-UK trying to seal free trade agreement

While the commencement of negotiations does mark a step forward in the otherwise rigid stance adopted by the NDA government when it comes to trade liberalisation, experts point to impediments and the potential for legal challenges going ahead.