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Amid new US tariff plan, Centre bars import of goods using forced labour
July 15, 2026 5:27 am
The official said that the use of “suo motu” makes it clear that we are not dependent on a complaint to take action.
India, US framework deal ready, to be signed at right time: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
July 14, 2026 2:38 am
Currently, the US has imposed 10% global tariffs under Section 122. The 10% tariffs, however, are expected to lapse by July 24.
India seeks review of US’ forced labour investigation
July 12, 2026 4:48 am
Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce Brij Mohan Mishra, during a public hearing, said that India takes the elimination of forced labour seriously as a Constitutional obligation, and as a matter of international law and principle.
Why India is chasing the wrong trade deals
July 10, 2026 7:17 am
For the period 2020-25, India’s annual goods trade surplus with America averaged approximately $42 billion. India’s combined goods trade surplus with the EU, the UK, and Japan together was approximately $12 billion. One country, no trade agreement, nearly four times the commercial benefit of three large partners and three ‘celebrated’ trade deals
Four challenges that demand attention in India’s FTAs
June 08, 2026 5:48 pm
When it becomes cheaper to manufacture in an ASEAN country and export duty-free to India than to produce in India, investment and jobs tend to move abroad. As a result, FTAs can encourage firms to ‘Make in ASEAN, Sell in India’ rather than ‘Make in India’
BRICS foreign ministers condemn Pahalgam attack, voice concerns over rise of tariff measures 'which distort trade'
May 16, 2026 4:55 am
For Delhi, the condemnation is a win considering China, Pakistan’s benefactor and ally, is part of the grouping.
Designed in backdrop of US tariffs, SEZ sops come into effect amid West Asia conflict
April 02, 2026 1:49 am
The relief given to SEZs excludes select sensitive sectors 'to safeguard domestic industry', said the finance ministry
US tariffs hit seafood exports; Maharashtra plans relief, domestic push
March 18, 2026 10:02 pm
In a written reply to MLA Babaji Kale, Rane cited data from the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) showing that increased US import duties have dented exports. Shrimp has been the worst affected.
India puts rider to signing US trade deal after Supreme Court sinks key tariffs
March 17, 2026 7:11 pm
This comes close on the heels of a number of US trade partners expressing doubt over the trade deal after the IEEPA ruling.
More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
March 06, 2026 12:08 am
Democratic-led US states have sued President Donald Trump over his new global tariffs, claiming he overstepped authority by invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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