Key developments: The U.S. administration has waived fresh sanctions, restrictions and duties on Russian energy exports, a move described as being taken “in the national interest” and aimed at preventing a spike in energy prices ahead of the…
Continue reading Trump Waives Russia Sanctions, Giving Short‑Term Relief to Indian TradeKey developments: – India’s trade officials stress that maintaining a stable policy environment is essential to sustain foreign direct investment, warning that any volatility could erode the momentum gained in recent years. – Beijing is moving to impose…
Continue reading Trade Outlook 2026 – India Seeks Policy Certainty, China Tightens Solar Tech Exports, and US Waivers Offer Temporary ReliefKey developments: – India’s trade minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted existing trade barriers, prompting a diplomatic response from Beijing that it is “ready to address each other’s concerns”. – The discussion comes as India pushes for broader use of…
Continue reading India and China Signal Trade Dialogue Amid Rising Barriers; India Sets $100bn Goal with RussiaKey developments: – The European Union has formally opened post‑Brexit trade talks with the United Kingdom, signalling a new phase of economic engagement after the UK’s departure from the bloc. – At the same time, the EU announced…
Continue reading EU and China Ramp Up Trade Negotiations Amid Rising TensionsKey developments: India reported a 23% jump in September exports to $44.4 billion, narrowing its trade deficit, while the EU launched post‑Brexit trade negotiations with the United Kingdom and China indicated a softening of trade barriers. Why they matter:…
Continue reading India’s Export Surge Tightens Trade Deficit as Global Trade Talks Gain MomentumKey developments: Government data show that Indian exports surged 23% in September to $44.4 billion while imports rose only 8% to $74.61 billion, cutting the overall trade gap. Export growth for the April‑September period also accelerated, reaching $259.89 billion, up 18.51%…
Continue reading India’s September exports jump 23%, narrowing trade deficitThe latest G20 trade meeting ended without an agreement on two key issues: forced‑labour sanctions and structural excess capacity in key industries. While ministers did agree to condemn the weaponisation of trade in food and agriculture, the talks…
Continue reading G20 Trade Ministers Fail to Reach Consensus on Forced‑Labor and Excess CapacityThe latest trade developments show stalled progress at the G20 trade ministerial, where officials failed to reach a consensus on tackling forced‑labor abuses and structural excess capacity in key industries. At the same time, European powers France and…
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