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Confusion can become costly in India-US trade pact
February 18, 2026 11:13 pm
Trade under Trump is not primarily presented as technocratic harmonisation; it is used as a bargaining tool and a form of leverage.
UPSC Issue at a Glance | India-US Interim Trade Deal: Backdrop, key highlights, gains, and concerns
February 13, 2026 12:55 pm
From “Liberation Day” tariffs to strategic resets, the India–US Interim Trade Deal signals a pivotal moment in bilateral ties. What is the backdrop? Who gains, who worries, and what does it mean for India’s economy and geopolitics? Let's break it down for your UPSC prep.
C Raja Mohan writes | Decisive break from past: Closing deal with US, India emerges more confident negotiator
February 08, 2026 6:38 am
If the 1990s reforms helped India adjust to economic globalisation, today’s world is defined by intense geo-economic competition. The interim deal positions India well to navigate this
Tariff cuts on soybean oil, fruits, and wine: What interim agreement on India-US trade entails
February 08, 2026 1:48 am
There has been a sharp growth in imports of soybean oil from the US, with the figure reaching 1.22 lakh tonnes during the April-November period last year.
'Engagement at highest levels underway': Trump envoy Sergio Gor hails India-US ties
February 05, 2026 1:08 pm
Trump envoy's comments come amid ongoing talks between New Delhi and Washington on trade and strategic cooperation.
India-US trade deal to accelerate capital formation: SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
February 05, 2026 6:12 am
FPIs have been offloading domestic equities for the past many months amid concerns over various geopolitical tensions, including the levy of higher reciprocal tariffs by the US on India and other major economies.
Deal with the US should not change India’s long-term trade strategy — diversification
February 04, 2026 3:23 pm
It does not offer any protection against the unpredictable nature of the Trump administration. For instance, the US announced a trade deal with the EU in July 2025. However, the US recently threatened eight European allies with additional tariffs of 10 per cent from February and 25 per cent from June over Greenland
Turnaround in sentiment, removal of uncertainty offer upsides: Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur
February 04, 2026 8:03 am
This comes in the backdrop of a slowdown in capital inflows and a general sense of unease over increasing outflows.
Rupee jumps 124 paise to settle at 90.27 on India-US trade deal
February 03, 2026 8:50 pm
The domestic currency appreciated 124 paise to close at 90.27 against the US dollar compared to the previous close of 91.51.
New US envoy Sergio Gor begins India visit amid tariff tensions
October 11, 2025 2:50 am
Sergio Gor will be accompanied by Deputy Secretary Michael J Rigas and will meet Indian officials to discuss a ‘wide range of bilateral issues,’ the US State Department said.
INDIA-US TIES PHOTOS
On India-US trade deal, LoP Rahul Gandhi claims PM Modi has ‘sold the nation’
February 11, 2026 3:54 pm
Rahul Gandhi also claimed that India had “buckled on tariffs, handed over our data, given up control over digital trade rules”.
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