By Dr. Robert M. Cutler October 10 was one of the most consequential days for global trade policy and one of the most volatile for world markets since the U.S.–China tariff conflict first reignited. After China announced tighter export controls on rare earths, U.S. President Donald J. Trump first posted on Truth Social that “there […]
Read MoreChina on Sunday reaffirmed that it would not yield to US threats of a 100% tariff hike, urging Washington to resolve trade disputes through dialogue rather than coercion. “China’s position remains consistent,” the Commerce Ministry said in an online statement. “We do not seek a tariff war, but we are not afraid of one.” The […]
Read MoreNew Delhi : The top executives of Standard Chartered (SC) Ventures have emphasised that India is becoming a major hub for technology that continues to transform how people live, work, and connect. Speaking to ANI at the sidelines of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, Apurv Suri, Head of Client Engagement and Partnership Lead at […]
Read MoreThe government is in the final stages of launching a ₹7,350 crore scheme to spur domestic production of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs) and cut import dependence, Business Standard has learnt. This comes months after China imposed restrictions on exports of REPMs in April, squeezing supplies to India’s automobile and electronics industries. The initiative […]
Read MoreBy Xiaofei Xu in Paris A proposed increase to EU steel tariffs has already sown alarm among the continent’s car manufacturers, with stocks of major players plunging in the immediate aftermath of the announcement and industry insiders warning the measures could worsen cost pressures already weighing down growth in the sector. Following a Tuesday statement […]
Read MoreDHAKA, October 9 – UK Trade Envoy Rosie Winterton met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday at the State Guest House Jamuna for a wide-ranging discussion on trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation. The two leaders exchanged views on key issues including airport management, clean energy, and the Chief Adviser’s recent participation in the […]
Read MoreThe World Bank today (7 October) said higher tariffs on Indian goods exported to the US will drag the South Asian growth rate in 2026, even as the current year remains shielded by government spending. The World Bank said growth in South Asia is expected to slow sharply to 5.8% in 2026 from its projection […]
Read MorePakistan and Malaysia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in trade, education, technology, and governance, as Kuala Lumpur announced plans to import $200 million worth of halal meat from Pakistan. The announcement was made during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s three-day official visit to Malaysia, where he held extensive discussions with his Malaysian counterpart […]
Read MorePolitical and trade tensions between India and Bangladesh have disrupted the sari industry, hurting luxury weavers in Varanasi while giving cotton sari traders in West Bengal a boost. Relations between the neighbours have been strained since August last year, when former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to New Delhi after being ousted in an […]
Read MoreIndonesia is racing to contain the fallout from a radioactive contamination scare after traces of caesium-137 were detected in shipments of cloves and frozen shrimp to the United States, prompting import blocks on two major exporters and urgent clean-up efforts in an industrial zone west of Jakarta. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first […]
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