Amita Batra

A systematic evaluation of all these measures, for almost 13,000 tariff lines traded by the US for each of its trade partners, seems like a near-impossible exercise to undertake

It is a necessary risk mitigation strategy in an uncertain world

In Trump 2.0's uncertain trade landscape, India must act now to secure its place in the open, rules-based, and potentially largest trade bloc in the world

A steep and selective increase in protective tariffs and an inherent disdain for institutions under Trump 2.0 is likely to create particularly difficult circumstances for Asean economies

India needs to develop a better understanding of the evolving dynamics of global trade institutions and trade rules among its trade negotiators

Five important points worth further reflection with respect to the Economic Survey suggestion to promote FDI from China

The Budget signals a move towards a more open trade policy, but further broadening and deepening are essential

India's global competitiveness and investment appeal hinge on these agreements

The shifting sands of the South Asian trade landscape may be worthy of some serious reflection for India's regional trade strategy

Unlike Pakistan, Indonesia has harnessed its natural advantages to nurture a sustainable growth trajectory

The evolving regional trade context should be the primary guiding factor for the AITIGA review

Even as East Asian regionalism gives some hope, 2023 ends with growing apprehensions

Emerging trends demonstrate intensification of indirect supply chain integration with China

There is opportunity but competition is stiff and India needs to liberalise trade policy

Crises in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan reveal their structural weaknesses

Balancing financial incentives with trade liberalisation is crucial for making India's manufacturing sector globally competitive

India should emulate its peers and adopt more flexible negotiating approaches in its FTAs

EU's tax on carbon-intensive imports contradicts multilateral climate and trade norms

Regional consolidation of trade may leave India out in the cold

For MNCs relocating from China, India needs substantial catching up relative to Vietnam to be considered a significant contender