India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report

India and New Zealand should aim to double their bilateral trade in the next five years, accordint to think tank GTRI. The organization recommends reducing import duties and strengthening partnerships in agriculture, while also calling for more direct flights and easier visa rules. These recommendations came on Sunday as both nations prepare to finalize a […]

Trump tariff pressure fails? India’s exports rise to 6-month high, shipments to US go up; trade deficit shrinks to 5-month low – top facts

The trade deficit reduced to $24.6 billion, reaching its lowest point since June, as imports declined by 2% to $62.7 billion. (AI image) Defying pressure from Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs, India’s exports rose in November and the trade deficit shrunk to a five-month low. Exports moved up to $38.1 billion in November – an increase […]

Trade talks: India, Mexico open dialogue to blunt tariff shock; preferential pact on the table

India has begun discussions with Mexico to mitigate the impact of steep import tariffs approved by the Latin American country on goods from non-free trade agreement partners, including India, and to explore the possibility of a preferential trade agreement to safeguard bilateral trade interests, ANI reported.Mexico has cleared tariff hikes of up to 50 per […]

China’s $1 trillion trade surplus! Winning on the export front — how is Beijing dealing with Trump’s tariff hit

China posted an unprecedented $1 trillion trade surplus in the first 11 months of the year, brushing aside steep tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and highlighting deep global appetite for low-cost Chinese goods. The record surplus comes a year after Chinese manufacturers rushed to ship goods abroad after Trump’s election victory, in predicting […]

‘India is a key partner’: US lawmakers urge to scrap 50% tariff; warn of economic fallout

Representative image (AI) In a significant acknowledgement of India’s growing economic importance to the United States, three members of the US House of Representatives have moved to roll back steep tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on Indian imports, arguing that the measures hurt American jobs, consumers, and the broader US-India partnership.The resolution, introduced by […]

50% tariff shock: India in touch with Mexico over ‘unilateral’ move; aim for ‘stable and balanced trade environment’

As India reels amid steep tariff hike by Mexico, ranging up to 50 per cent, an official said New Delhi is actively engaging with Mexican authorities over what it views as a “unilateral” move to raise duties on a wide range of products. The discussions, the official said, are aimed at finding solutions beneficial to […]

Trade impact: Mexico’s tariff hike to hit 75% of India’s exports; duties to rise up to 50% from Jan 2026

Mexico’s steep tariff increase on imports from countries without a free-trade agreement will significantly disrupt India’s exports from January 1, 2026, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said, warning that nearly three-quarters of outbound shipments will come under sharply higher duties, ANI reported.Mexico has decided to impose duties of up to 50% on goods […]

Trade shift: US deficit shrinks to 2020 low; tariff hikes reshape import flows

The US trade deficit has unexpectedly narrowed to its smallest level since 2020 as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff hikes altered import behaviour, according to delayed Commerce Department data released on Thursday.The deficit fell 10.9% to $52.8 billion in September, even as exports rose 3% to $289.3 billion and imports edged up 0.6% to $342.1 […]

Tariff war: After US, Mexico imposes up to 50% import duties on India, other Asian countries — which sector hit the hardest?

Mexico has approved steep tariff hikes of up to 50% from the year 2026 on a wide range of imports from India, China and several other Asian countries in order to protect the national industry and producers, Reuters reported.The bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday with 76 votes in favour, 5 against and 35 […]