Weathering the storm: From 50% Trump tariffs to new FTAs - how India steered through turbulent trade waters in 2025

Weathering the storm: From 50% Trump tariffs to new FTAs – how India steered through turbulent trade waters in 2025

2025 has cemented itself as the year of the “Tariff Wall.” With India now facing a new landscape of protectionism from the West, and complicated energy issues developing in the global energy market, India’s economic relationship with the world has been defined by a series of flashpoints.Although government officials say that India’s external sector remains…

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‘If US happy with India's offer…’: Goyal reacts to Trump admin’s ‘best ever’ offers view; says America should sign agreement

‘If US happy with India’s offer…’: Goyal reacts to Trump admin’s ‘best ever’ offers view; says America should sign agreement

A deal is only done when both sides stand to benefit, said Piyush Goyal. (AI image) India-US trade deal: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reacted to a Donald Trump administration official’s statement that India has made the ‘best ever’ offers with regards to the trade deal talks. While not providing any timeline to…

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Trump’s 50% tariffs on India: Will Modi government’s Export Promotion Mission be able to counter impact? Top weaknesses & challenges

Trump’s 50% tariffs on India: Will Modi government’s Export Promotion Mission be able to counter impact? Top weaknesses & challenges

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to establish a structure for enhancing India’s export capabilities. (AI image) The Modi government’s move to approve an Export Promotion Mission aimed at countering the impact of the global trade situation may be laced with implementation challenges, says Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade…

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