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China’s major ports and export hubs are experiencing severe disruptions following the United States’ decision to raise tariffs on Chinese imports to 145%. This escalation in the trade conflict has led to widespread economic repercussions, particularly in provinces heavily reliant on exports like Zhejiang and Guangdong.By April 9, many cargo ships bound for the U.S. had ceased operations at key
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar recently held a telephonic conversation with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, discussing regional developments. Jaishankar shared details of the exchange on X, expressing appreciation for the dialogue and emphasizing the importance of ongoing discussions amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.This conversation follows significant developments in
Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, has underscored the remarkable growth in trade relations between India and Australia over the past five years. Speaking at the 9th Carnegie Global Technology Summit, Green revealed that India’s exports to Australia surged by 66% during this period, significantly outpacing its 35% overall export growth globally.This acceleration reflects the
The ongoing US-China trade war has significant implications for India’s economy and trade, presenting both challenges and opportunities.India’s exports to China increased from USD 15.30 billion in FY23 to USD 16.65 billion in FY24, driven by commodities like iron ores, engineering goods, marine products, organic chemicals, and petroleum products.However, India continues to face its largest trade
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently held significant discussions with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, as well as Minister Anna Maria Bernini, during their meeting on April 11, 2025.The talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors, including trade, investment, maritime security, technology, education, and culture. Both
Ashley J Tellis, a prominent strategic thinker and TATA Chair for Strategic Affairs at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, has emphasized the need for India to expand its ambitions and consider a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States.Speaking about recent developments in trade policy, Tellis noted that India has undergone a significant shift in its approach to trade agreements
Ashley Tellis, a geopolitics expert, stated that India has accurately assessed US President Donald Trump’s objective of imposing tariffs and is actively addressing these concerns.Tellis noted India’s willingness to drastically reduce tariffs in the hope of reciprocal benefits, highlighting that Trump’s primary target with India is increasing market access, an issue that dates back to his first
Ambassador Hervé Delphin of the European Union to India and Bhutan emphasised the strategic roles of India and the EU in bridging connections with the Global South during his address at the 9th Carnegie Global Technology Summit in New Delhi.Delphin highlighted the evolving geopolitical landscape, shaped by four key factors: diverse forms of capitalism, the strategic importance of technology,
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised that the country will not rush into trade agreements or negotiate under duress, asserting that India prioritizes its national interests in ongoing trade discussions.This statement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pause reciprocal tariffs on India for 90 days, creating a window for advancing bilateral trade negotiations. Speaking
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the Asia Business Council Spring Forum 2025, where he discussed significant transformations in the international system and their implications for the Global South.He emphasised India’s role in amplifying its voice globally. In a post on X, Jaishankar highlighted the engaging discussions at the forum, underlining the profound changes