While the memorandum did not specify the countries on which the US would impose higher tariffs, Trump has separately mentioned that high tariffs would be slapped
The formal commencement of the India-Oman FTA negotiations began in November 2023. The negotiations on the text of most chapters were concluded by India and Oman by January 2024
The TPF is a premier bilateral forum for discussion and resolution of trade and investment issues, and bolster trade relations between the US and India
Govt holding inter-ministerial consultations following new US policies
Trump has not yet announced higher tariffs on China, although he mentioned a 10 per cent tariff hike over a month ago
Out of these, the government selected 18 companies-10 manufacturers of components of ACs and eight LED light manufacturers-with committed investment of Rs 2,299 crore
Here's looking at how the last two terms panned out
India's shipments to 4 of top 10 destinations declined
Meeting to give 'political direction' to expedite India-EU FTA negotiations
A major hurdles in the way of talks has been EU's stance on sustainable development, since trade bloc is set to implement regulations such as CBAM, deforestation regulation law, and supply chain law
The minister said that certain companies in India that are still importing automobile components will be out of competition as domestic products are more competitive than foreign ones
The commerce department is now seeking an additional allocation of Rs 1,600-1,700 crore, which will allow the government to drag the scheme till March 31
Data showed merchandise exports contracted by 1 per cent year-on-year to $38.01 billion in December
A committee, comprising officials from commerce and finance ministries, has been formed to create a mechanism for publishing consistent and accurate data
In 2024, one million non-immigrant visas, including a record number of visitor visas, were issued to Indians
Major economies closely following Trump's moves
The meeting saw the participation of more than 70 AIFs, with discussions focused on capital mobilisation and promoting funding for startups in smaller cities
The government has also revised the electronics import value for this period downward by $2.7 billion to $61.2 billion
The revised data also suggests a narrowing of India's trade deficit by $5 billion, reducing it to $32.8 billion in November from the previously reported all-time high of $37.8 billion
Currently, the RoDTEP scheme for exports from the domestic tariff area (DTA) or the domestic market is in place until September 30