How China, India will navigate Trump’s bid for ‘tariffs, and tariffs alone’
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How China, India will navigate Trump’s bid for ‘tariffs, and tariffs alone’

Live Mint  

As Donald Trump returns as the US President on 20 January, the world will closely watch his trade policies. During his first term, Trump initiated a trade war with China in 2018, imposing tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods, including steel, aluminium, solar panels and washing machines. China's trade surplus stood at $785 billion for the first 10 months of 2024, and was estimated to cross $950 billion by the year end, a new record. For example, China’s exports to Vietnam stood at $138 billion in 2023, up 64% over 2018, when Trump imposed the tariffs. If Trump's preference of tariffs as a tool to shore up federal revenues leads to universal tariffs, it could impact India, which had a trade surplus of $37 billion in 2023-24 with the US.

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Donald Trump's tariff threat: Top experts discuss what it means for India
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Donald Trump's tariff threat: Top experts discuss what it means for India

India Today  

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, for his second term and his pre-election rhetoric about increasing tariffs has sparked discussions about potential implications for global trade and India's economy. In an exclusive panel discussion with Rahul Kanwal, News Director at Aajtak & India Today, …

India Is Shooting Itself in the Foot on Trade — Again
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1 week ago

India Is Shooting Itself in the Foot on Trade — Again

Live Mint  

-- President-elect Donald Trump has renewed his threat to impose a tariff wall on Indian imports to the US. In particular, companies are flummoxed by a new weapon in the bureaucrats’ arsenal they call “Quality Control Orders.” QCOs are apparently innocuous demands that imports into India satisfy quality standards. If India actually wanted to protect consumers, then it would — …

Five Indian stocks that could take a massive hit from potential US tariffs
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Five Indian stocks that could take a massive hit from potential US tariffs

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump has always called India the “tariff king". The company’s revenue, gross profit, and net profit have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%, 3%, and 5.1%, respectively, driven by growth across various segments, including business-to-business, branded, and flooring businesses. Even if the US imposes tariffs, given the company's growth plans across India, its growth …

China to cut import tariffs on certain goods to expand domestic demand
1 week, 5 days ago

China to cut import tariffs on certain goods to expand domestic demand

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China will reduce import tariffs on a large number of goods next year in its latest move to expand domestic demand and advance high-standard opening up, authorities announced Saturday. By continuously reducing import tariffs on the pharmaceutical raw materials and medical equipment in high demand, China will better ensure people's access to medical services, said Gao Yuning, vice …

US Oil Exports to China Dwindle as Demand Wanes, Buying Shifts
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US Oil Exports to China Dwindle as Demand Wanes, Buying Shifts

Live Mint  

-- US crude exports to China plunged by almost half this year as shifts in the nation’s economy weighed on demand and the country buys more barrels from countries including Russia and Iran. Exports of US oil to China plunged to 81.9 million barrels over the course of the year, down 46% from 150.6 million barrels last year, according to …

Why the US should think twice before launching another tariff war?
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Why the US should think twice before launching another tariff war?

China Daily  

Shipping containers are stored at the Port Newark Container Terminal in Newark, New Jersey, on July 21, 2022. In a move that surprised no one, US President-elect Donald Trump once again played the "tariff card," threatening an additional 10 percent tariff on all Chinese products entering the United States, citing a most far-fetched excuse of US drug problems. Here are …

Vivek Kaul: Trump’s tariffs won’t kill the dollar’s exorbitant privilege
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Vivek Kaul: Trump’s tariffs won’t kill the dollar’s exorbitant privilege

Live Mint  

Aldous Huxley, the English writer and philosopher, once said: “That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach." President-elect Donald Trump has been warning of imposing tariffs on countries with which the US has a trade deficit—that is, countries from which the US imports …

India’s trade braces for an action-packed 2025
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India’s trade braces for an action-packed 2025

Live Mint  

India’s external trade, navigating a phase of uncertainty owing to the European Union's new carbon tax on imports and slowing consumption in Europe, is set face further pressure. Yet, according to Pralok Gupta, associate professor, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, which operates under the ministry of commerce and industry, “If US imposes high tariffs on China, India may face collateral …

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs
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Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs

China Daily  

NEW YORK -- Americans are scrambling to stock up on cars, appliances and other big-ticket imports in anticipation of new tariffs from the Donald Trump administration, a spending spree that could reignite the very inflation buyers are hoping to avoid, reported The Washington Post on Thursday. "President-elect Trump has vowed to enact widespread tariffs as soon as he takes office …

US envoy's win-win 'lower tariffs' pitch for India amid Trump threat
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US envoy's win-win 'lower tariffs' pitch for India amid Trump threat

India Today  

The US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, called for lowering tariffs between India and the US to boost trade between the two nations to enhance trade and ensure a fairer, more balanced partnership between the two nations. His remarks came days after US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose reciprocal tariffs on India if the country continues to levy high …

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs

China Daily  

Americans are scrambling to stock up on cars, appliances and other big-ticket imports in anticipation of new tariffs from the Donald Trump administration, a spending spree that could reignite the very inflation buyers are hoping to avoid, reported The Washington Post on Thursday. "President-elect Trump has vowed to enact widespread tariffs as soon as he takes office in January, a …

What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office
2 weeks, 6 days ago

What India-US trade could look like after Trump takes office

Live Mint  

By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, Dec 19 - India is preparing for possible trade talks with the United States, aiming for increased investments from U.S. companies and higher exports once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Here are key commercial issues between the two countries: TRUMP POLICY ON CHINA India seeks to leverage Trump's policy by capitalising on U.S. trade tension …

Better Sino-US ties best option for Trump
3 weeks ago

Better Sino-US ties best option for Trump

China Daily  

US president-elect Donald Trump Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election heralds the start of a new era in the United States. On the trade side, high tariffs are imposed on goods imported from China; on the technological side, there is export control on high-precision semiconductors and other hi-tech products; and on the investment side, US companies are forbidden …

‘Full-scale tariff war with US will shave 0.3% off India's GDP next fiscal’
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‘Full-scale tariff war with US will shave 0.3% off India's GDP next fiscal’

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The incoming US president Donald Trump’s tariff war warnings, if implemented at the threatened level, will shave 0.3 percent off our GDP next fiscal but will have no impact if the import duty hikes are partial, says a leading domestic brokerage. Trump has been criticising New Delhi’s tariff regime for long, pointing to 100 percent tariffs on certain American …

We have to wait and watch to see how it pans out: Official on Trump’s tariff threat
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We have to wait and watch to see how it pans out: Official on Trump’s tariff threat

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Imposing reciprocal duties violates global trade rules but one has to follow a "wait and wait" approach to US President-elect Donald Trump's remarks on imposing reciprocal tariffs, a senior official said on Wednesday. US President-elect Donald Trump has said that India charges a lot of tariffs, reiterating his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for what New …

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth

China Daily  

Vessels dock at the port of Lianyungang, a pilot FTZ area in Jiangsu province. WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY US president-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to impose high tariffs on imports from China, including revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status, resulting in 32 percent tariff, an additional 10 percent tariff, on the basis of the average 19 percent tariff …

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth

China Daily  

Vessels dock at the port of Lianyungang, a pilot FTZ area in Jiangsu province. WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY US president-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to impose high tariffs on imports from China, including revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status, resulting in 32 percent tariff, an additional 10 percent tariff, on the basis of the average 19 percent tariff …

Trump warns India, says 'If they tax us, we tax them over tariffs on US goods'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump warns India, says 'If they tax us, we tax them over tariffs on US goods'

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for the “high tariff” imposed by New Delhi on import of certain American products. Trump said India and Brazil were among countries that impose high tariffs on certain US products. If they want to charge us, that's fine, but we're going to charge them the same …

Trump’s approach to trade could be disruptive without doing much for America and the world
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Trump’s approach to trade could be disruptive without doing much for America and the world

Live Mint  

Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the US for a second time on 20 January 2025. India is one of the countries that Trump has threatened in case it moves ahead with using currencies other than the US dollar for its international trade. The US can reduce its aggregate trade deficit with the rest of the world …

Chinese economy can brave external risks
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chinese economy can brave external risks

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. If the 2021-23 inflation surge in the United States helped Donald Trump's election triumph, his likely tariff wars will penalize world trade and exacerbate bilateral ties with China, again. In setting priorities for its economic policy for 2025, Chinese policymakers emphasize the need to maintain stable growth, employment and commodity prices through steps including higher deficit-to-GDP …

Chinese economy can brave external risks
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Chinese economy can brave external risks

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. If the 2021-23 inflation surge in the United States helped Donald Trump's election triumph, his likely tariff wars will penalize world trade and exacerbate bilateral ties with China, again. In setting priorities for its economic policy for 2025, Chinese policymakers emphasize the need to maintain stable growth, employment and commodity prices through steps including higher deficit-to-GDP …

US families to bear brunt of new tariffs
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

US families to bear brunt of new tariffs

China Daily  

Families in the United States could soon have to pay thousands of dollars more for furniture, clothes, cars, electronics and household items imported from China and other key trading partners if US President-elect Donald Trump follows through with a new round of tariffs, according to economists and trade organizations. Mary Lovely, professor emeritus of economics at the Maxwell School of …

Trade deficit at a record $38bn as gold imports rise
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trade deficit at a record $38bn as gold imports rise

Hindustan Times  

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $37.84 billion in November, driven primarily by surging gold imports and falling exports, a trend experts said threatens to add pressure on the rupee which is already strained by three months of portfolio outflows. Imports, however, surged by 27% to $69.95 billion compared to $55.06 billion in November 2023, mainly due to …

India’s imports rises to 27%, touches to record high of almost $70 billion
3 weeks, 2 days ago

India’s imports rises to 27%, touches to record high of almost $70 billion

The Hindu  

India’s merchandise exports fell 4.83% to $32.11 billion in November while the import bill jumped 27% to a record high of almost $70 billion, as per data released by the Commerce Ministry. This is the third time in four months that India’s import bill has hit a record high, but November’s tally surpasses the last two occasions by a wide …

Opening-up to spur foreign trade growth
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Opening-up to spur foreign trade growth

China Daily  

China will continue to advance institutionalized opening-up, broaden market access for global businesses and advocate free trade agreements, fueling its economic growth and bolstering multilateralism in 2025, market observers and business executives said on Sunday. Noting that China gave the green light earlier this year for the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals in selected cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, Liu …

Tailwinds favoring foreign trade enterprises
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Tailwinds favoring foreign trade enterprises

China Daily  

Automated vehicles deliver cargo at Qingdao Port's fully automated terminal in Shandong province on Dec 3. ZHANG JINGANG/FOR CHINA DAILY China will ramp up financial support, cultivate new growth engines, and strengthen services for foreign trade enterprises in order to unlock momentum and foster resilience in the country's foreign trade sector — a critical pillar underpinning overall economic growth, officials …

Opening-up to spur foreign trade growth
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Opening-up to spur foreign trade growth

China Daily  

A container ship leaves Qingdao Port, Shandong province. China will continue to advance institutionalized opening-up, broaden market access for global businesses and advocate free trade agreements, fueling its economic growth and bolstering multilateralism in 2025, market observers and business executives said on Sunday. Noting that China gave the green light earlier this year for the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals …

Trade War Widened US Trade Deficit, Increased Chinese Global Exports
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trade War Widened US Trade Deficit, Increased Chinese Global Exports

Deccan Chronicle  

The US-China trade war initiated by President Donald Trump under his previous government failed to achieve its goals as the trade deficit of the US further widened while China’s global exports increased between 2017 and 2023. The US-China trade war, which began in March 2018 by imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium, escalated …

Mexico, Canada, ASEAN gained more from US-China trade war than India: GTRI
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mexico, Canada, ASEAN gained more from US-China trade war than India: GTRI

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 15 Mexico, Canada, and 10-nation Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN benefited more from the US-China trade war than India, economic think tank GTRI said in a report. "Key beneficiaries of the trade war included Mexico, Canada, and ASEAN nations, which collectively accounted for 57 per cent of the growth in US imports. India also emerged as a significant …

US manufacturers are stocking up on imports ahead of tariffs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

US manufacturers are stocking up on imports ahead of tariffs

Live Mint  

U.S. manufacturers are stockpiling imported parts and raw materials in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump imposing new tariffs next year. U.S. industrial manufacturers and consumer-packaged-goods companies are buying up critical parts and raw materials, such as emulsifiers and flavor enhancers, driving up demand, according to GEP, a supply-chain software company that gathers the data. U.S. businesses are giving priority to …

China signals it’s prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
3 weeks, 5 days ago

China signals it’s prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year, sketching out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing’s monetary policy to encourage more investment and consumer spending. China’s economy has been growing slightly more slowly than the “about 5%” target leaders set for this year as a prolonged crisis in its real estate …

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
3 weeks, 5 days ago

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Leaders of the ruling Communist Party wrapped up their …

India should not shy away from Chinese investment: Arvind Panagariya explains why
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India should not shy away from Chinese investment: Arvind Panagariya explains why

Live Mint  

India should remain open to investments from China like other developed countries like the United States and Germany, with an expectation from a handful of sectors, reported the news agency PTI on Thursday, December 12. The activities from which you want to exclude are relatively few because I don't see other countries restricting Chinese investment in large number of sectors,” …

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
4 weeks ago

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses. The notice from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase to 25%, effective on Jan. 1, following …

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan
4 weeks ago

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan

CNN  

New York CNN — Import taxes are set to spike under the incoming Trump administration, forcing Americans to pay more for everything from foreign-made sneakers and toys to food, according to new research. “President Trump will work quickly to fix and restore an economy that puts American workers first by re-shoring American jobs, lowering inflation, raising real wages, lowering taxes, …

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan
4 weeks ago

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan

CNN  

New York CNN — Import taxes are set to spike under the incoming Trump administration, forcing Americans to pay more for everything from foreign-made sneakers and toys to food, according to new research. “President Trump will work quickly to fix and restore an economy that puts American workers first by re-shoring American jobs, lowering inflation, raising real wages, lowering taxes, …

Trump’s proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit India - Report
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump’s proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit India - Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 10 : India has a significant opportunity to capitalize on export prospects resulting from expected trade disruptions by upcoming US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, says a report by Shriram Mutual Fund. The report outlined how Trump's proposed tariffs on top US import partners--China, Mexico, and Canada--could lead to trade diversion, benefiting countries like India. It said, …

China’s exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts
4 weeks, 2 days ago

China’s exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s exports slowed in November and its imports declined, falling below forecasts and underscoring potential weakness in trade at a time when its leaders are striving to boost the economy after the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs of 60% or more on imports of Chinese goods, complicating Beijing’s …

China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months
4 weeks, 2 days ago

China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months

China Daily  

China's foreign trade expanded by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan in the January-November period of 2024, statistics from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday. The country's exports rose 6.7 percent yearly to 23.04 trillion yuan, while its imports climbed 2.4 percent year-on-year to 16.75 trillion yuan during this period, customs data showed. The import and export …

Are fears of higher tariffs leading you to stockpile goods?
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Are fears of higher tariffs leading you to stockpile goods?

CNN  

New York CNN — From the very moment President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on January 20, he’ll be able to levy tariffs on imports from other nations. On that day, he has already vowed to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports as well as an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. These tariffs have …

China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months
4 weeks, 2 days ago

China's foreign trade up 4.9% in first 11 months

China Daily  

By Zhong Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-10 11:12 China's foreign trade expanded by 4.9 percent year-on-year to 39.79 trillion yuan in the January-November period of 2024, statistics from the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday. The country's exports rose 6.7 percent yearly to 23.04 trillion yuan, while its imports climbed 2.4 percent year-on-year to 16.75 trillion yuan during …

Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here’s how China plans to fight back
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here’s how China plans to fight back

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports when he takes office, a move that would deepen a trade war he started six years ago. Trump kicked off a trade war in 2018 by imposing 25% tariffs on imports from China — including industrial machinery, cars, auto parts and television cameras. Last week, the U.S. expanded …

Tariffs bad for business, bad for US firms and consumers, and bad for all trading partners: China Daily editorial
1 month ago

Tariffs bad for business, bad for US firms and consumers, and bad for all trading partners: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

This photo taken on Jan 19, 2023 shows the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, the United States. To those worrying about the uncertainties heralded by a new incoming United States administration and the president-elect's unpredictability, there is one thing at least that is predictable: He will continue wielding the baton of tariffs. On the campaign trail, he told US …

China, US have much to learn from each other
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1 month ago

China, US have much to learn from each other

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY One of the top priorities of Donald Trump after he takes oath as US president may not be what American people, in general, think. Though US Vice-President Kamala Harris criticized Trump's tariff threats during her failed presidency bid, the Biden-Harris administration retained tariffs Trump imposed on $370 billion worth of Chinese goods, while also slapping 100 percent …

China, US have much to learn from each other
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1 month ago

China, US have much to learn from each other

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY One of the top priorities of Donald Trump after he takes oath as US president may not be what American people, in general, think. Though US Vice-President Kamala Harris criticized Trump's tariff threats during her failed presidency bid, the Biden-Harris administration retained tariffs Trump imposed on $370 billion worth of Chinese goods, while also slapping 100 percent …

China, US have much to learn from each other
1 month ago

China, US have much to learn from each other

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY One of the top priorities of Donald Trump after he takes oath as US president may not be what American people, in general, think. Though US Vice-President Kamala Harris criticized Trump's tariff threats during her failed presidency bid, the Biden-Harris administration retained tariffs Trump imposed on $370 billion worth of Chinese goods, while also slapping 100 percent …

Cushioning headwinds
1 month ago

Cushioning headwinds

China Daily  

Hong Kong found itself at the heart of a seismic shift as dignitaries and business leaders from the world's two largest economies gathered in the city just days after Donald Trump scored a resounding victory in the United States presidential election in November. "But that doesn't mean that politics will lead us in that direction," he told the US-China Hong …

Cushioning headwinds
1 month ago

Cushioning headwinds

China Daily  

Hong Kong found itself at the heart of a seismic shift as dignitaries and business leaders from the world's two largest economies gathered in the city just days after Donald Trump scored a resounding victory in the United States presidential election in November. "But that doesn't mean that politics will lead us in that direction," he told the US-China Hong …

India faces high exposure to US trade policy shift
1 month ago

India faces high exposure to US trade policy shift

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: India will be one of the key economies that are most exposed to a potential trade policy shift in the US under the new regime. The 2025 trade outlook is clouded by potential US policy shifts, including broader tariffs that could disrupt global value chains and impact key trading partners, said UNCTAD in its global trade update. This 3.3 …

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