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US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that India is set to "substantially" reduce its tariffs on American goods, alongside other US allies, ahead of the April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs.Trump referred to this date as "Liberation Day," marking the unveiling of his new tariff plan aimed at addressing what he considers unfair trade practices targeting the United States.Speaking from
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp in New Delhi on March 31, 2025, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investments, innovation, and water management.A key focus was exploring new opportunities in semiconductors, green hydrogen, education, and talent flows. Both leaders also addressed global
The 6th BIMSTEC Summit is scheduled to take place on April 4, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme "Prosperous, Resilient, and Open BIMSTEC." This marks the first in-person BIMSTEC summit since 2018 and follows the virtual 5th Summit held in Colombo in 2022. The event will be preceded by meetings of Senior Officials on April 2 and Foreign Ministers on April 3.Key objectives of the summit
India and the United States have agreed to hold sector-specific discussions in the coming weeks to finalise the structure of a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).This decision follows four days of negotiations between senior officials from both nations, concluding on March 29, 2025. The talks aim to promote economic growth by increasing market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri of India and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening the India-U.S. partnership.Their conversation, held on March 28, 2025, focused on various strategic interests, including bilateral trade, defense, technology cooperation, and mobility issues.During the meeting, Misri congratulated Landau on his
During an interaction with reporters at the swearing-in ceremony of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about ongoing tariff talks between India and the United States, stating that "tariffs are going to work out well" between the two nations.Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to him as a "very smart man" and a "great friend," highlighting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, 2025, following his participation in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperative projects between the two nations.During his stay, PM Modi will hold discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini
President Donald Trump has announced a significant escalation in U.S. trade policy by implementing a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, effective April 2, 2025.This move aims to bolster domestic manufacturing and is expected to generate approximately $100 billion in annual tax revenue. Trump emphasised that this tariff is "permanent," indicating a long-term commitment to reshaping U.S. trade
The Third Session of the India-Uganda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in New Delhi on March 25-26, 2025, marking a significant step towards enhancing economic relations between the two countries after a 23-year hiatus. The meeting, as highlighted in a press release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, underscored the commitment of both nations to expand and diversify their bilateral
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Suzanne Clark, President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, in New Delhi on March 26, 2025. The discussions focused on enhancing trade and investment ties, building resilient supply chains, and strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the United States. Jaishankar expressed satisfaction with the meeting, highlighting the