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USTR report turns up the heat on India on trade and tariff issues

Dubs India's 17% average import levy 'highest of any major world economy', before reciprocal tariff rollout

Reciprocal tariffs will apply to all countries: US President Donald Trump

He, however, promises to be 'much more generous'

Tariff war clouds India's growth outlook, but fundamentals stay strong

However, economists say country's strong fundamentals, lower inflation hold hope

India-US BTA: Commerce ministry to begin talks with other departments

Interministerial talks to explore tariff cuts and market access; key sectors under focus include EVs, oil derivatives, plastics, and sensitive farm goods like dairy and almonds

India-US trade talks conclude, sector expert-level round to start soon

The next level of the proposed bilateral trade agreement will be held virtually, eventually looking to finalising the broad contours of trade deal; meanwhile, the threat of reciprocal tariffs kicking

India may gain as US imposes fresh tariffs on China, others: NITI Aayog

Apart from the additional tariffs that have been imposed on Mexico, China and Canada by the US, these countries account for 50 per cent of the US's total imports, which stands at over $3 trillion

Data localisation norms a key sticking point in India-US BTA talks

Among digital services, one of the contentious issues on the table is India's data localisation norms - cross-border flow of data - that have been a concern for American companies

Auto street set for rough ride as Donald Trump tariffs spark worries

India calculating impact of 25% duty on cars, auto parts; firms see hit on margins

GCCs emerging as a big answer to labour migration: Labour Secy Sumita Dawra

Nearly 34 states and union territories (UTs) have pre - published draft rules and it has been done in a harmonized, standardized manner, Dawra said

India's growth story intact despite US tariff threat, says Piyush Goyal

Since taking over as the US President over two months ago, Trump has been implementing protectionist policies in an attempt to Make America Great Again

Indian industry seeks shield from US tariff, pushes for trade pact

The US administration has said it will impose reciprocal tariffs from April 2 to match the tariff and non-tariff barriers on imports from America

Industrial goods tariffs be India's focus during trade talks with US: GTRI

Both sides hope to finalise the first tranche of the agreement by the fall of 2025

FTA negotiations: India playing it on the front foot against New Zealand

With elections likely later this year, and given India's influence in the Indo-Pacific, a trade deal is important for the island nation, even more given the turmoil in global trade

Committed to 'productive, balanced' trade ties with India, says US 

It is learnt that the discussions will hammer out the details of the proposed BTA, with the aim to finalise the contours of the deal. Lynch is also the chief negotiator for the BTA

Expand PLI scheme to labour sectors: Parliamentary committee to govt

The committee also recommended that the commerce department should 'proactively' take measures to conclude the FTAs

Key India-US trade negotiations next week to finalise BTA contours

Both sides are aiming to finalise the first tranche of a "mutually beneficial" deal by the fall of 2025

India's export of key items sees double-digit contraction, says report

Data released by the commerce department on Monday showed that outbound shipments from India shrank at the sharpest pace in 20 months-by 10.9 per cent on-year--to $36.91 billion in Feb

Govt recommends 12% provisional safeguard duty on select steel items

But MSMEs fear escalation in domestic prices, call for import quota

Prioritise talks on core trade issues for faster FTA: Commerce secy

Long-drawn negotiations that take years often result in businesses losing interest in trade talks. However, focusing on core trade issues can help India navigate complex negotiations more efficiently

India, New Zealand aim to finalise comprehensive FTA within two months

Goyal said that there are hardly any areas where both countries compete. However, there are a few areas of sensitivity, but they can be navigated with mutual respect