Trade News – 30 oct 2025
India-US Trade Deal DevelopmentsThe much-awaited India-US trade deal edges closer as President Donald Trump confirms negotiations are in advanced stages, with tariffs on Indian goods set to significantly decrease from a punitive 50% down to around 15%. This move is expected to bolster Indian textile, auto part, and seafood sectors, which already posted surge in […]
Major trade news from October 26, 2025
New York Times:On Sunday, trade negotiators from China and the United States announced a framework agreement ahead of a leadership summit later this week. These talks in Kuala Lumpur, coinciding with the ASEAN summit and President Trump’s Asia visit, saw “candid and thorough” discussions addressing issues like reciprocal tariffs, rare earth metal controls, and port […]
U.S.-China Trade Deal 2025: Impact on Global Trade & Businesses
In late October 2025, a critical development unfolded in global trade: the United States and China reached a tentative agreement to avert sweeping 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. This breakthrough came after intense negotiations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, involving U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and top Chinese officials, including Vice […]
India–EU FTA Talks: Impact on Indian Exporters
The accelerating momentum behind the India–EU free-trade negotiation is signalling both promise and complexity for businesses and policy-planners alike. With the European Union (EU) trade delegation slated to visit India on October 27-29 2025 to intensify talks on a comprehensive free-trade agreement (FTA) with India, the deadline for concluding this ambitious pact is firmly set […]