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Senators demand US trade chief halt 'secret' talks on investor protections

Tai was seeking to reach binding agreements on legal interpretations of investment protections before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Monday, the letter said

Senators demand US trade chief halt 'secret' talks on investor protections
Updated On : 16 Jan 2025 | 10:15 AM IST

India, US need to work together to lower tariffs: US Ambassador Garcetti

Speaking at an industry event organised by the US-India Business Council (USIBC), Garcetti called India the "highest tariff" major economy in the world

India, US need to work together to lower tariffs: US Ambassador Garcetti
Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 9:27 PM IST

Possible work halt at Canada's 2 largest railroads could disrupt US trade

Canada's two largest railroads are starting to shut down their shipping networks as a labour dispute with the Teamsters union threatens to cause lockouts or strikes that would disrupt cross-border trade with the US. Both the Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National railroads, which haul millions of tons of freight across the border, have stopped taking certain shipments of hazardous materials and refrigerated products. Both are threatening to lock out Teamsters Canada workers starting Thursday if deals are not reached. On Tuesday, CPKC will stop all shipments that start in Canada and all shipments originating in the US that are headed for Canada, the railroad said Saturday. The Canadian Press reported that on Friday, Canadian National barred container imports from US partner railroads. Jeff Windau, industrials analyst for Edward Jones & Co., said his firm expects work stoppages to last only a few days, but if they go longer, there could be significant supply chain ...

Possible work halt at Canada's 2 largest railroads could disrupt US trade
Updated On : 18 Aug 2024 | 7:19 AM IST

US govt to consider concerns about China's Brite in trade sanction list

The concerns were raised in a letter calling on the agency to sanction the company after Reuters reported in December that it was part-owned by blacklisted Chinese chipmaker SMIC

US govt to consider concerns about China's Brite in trade sanction list
Updated On : 11 Apr 2024 | 9:19 AM IST

Steel tycoon Sajjan Jindal seeks non-tariff barriers on imports from US, EU

Indian steel tycoon Sajjan Jindal wants the government to counter American tariffs and Europe's carbon tax with a similar levy, to level the playing field for companies like his

Steel tycoon Sajjan Jindal seeks non-tariff barriers on imports from US, EU
Updated On : 26 Aug 2023 | 11:49 AM IST

Strategic Trade Dialogue: India, US discuss dual-use export controls issue

Dual-use goods can be used for both civilian military applications. Countries often impose export controls on dual-use items as well as military goods over national security concerns

Strategic Trade Dialogue: India, US discuss dual-use export controls issue
Updated On : 28 Apr 2023 | 9:15 PM IST

US-China trade is close to break record, defying talk of decoupling

US government data through November suggest that imports and exports in 2022 will add up to an all-time high, or at least come very close, when the final report comes out Feb.

US-China trade is close to break record, defying talk of decoupling
Updated On : 17 Jan 2023 | 10:32 PM IST

UK FTA deadline depends on talks: Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal

Deadline for agreement will depend on talks, he says as Diwali timeline goes by

UK FTA deadline depends on talks: Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal
Updated On : 20 Oct 2022 | 10:06 PM IST

US Prez Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal, warns over inflation

Nations joining the US in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework are Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

US Prez Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal, warns over inflation
Updated On : 23 May 2022 | 2:40 PM IST

Japan defence minister's US tour to counter 'assertive China': Report

According to experts, Japanese Minister Nobuo Kishi's visit to the US in May for talks with Lloyd Austin on enhancing bilateral ties is in response to the 'assertive China' in the Asia-Pacific region.

Japan defence minister's US tour to counter 'assertive China': Report
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 10:18 AM IST

Focus on its economy may've led US to put India deal on the back burner

Government officials said circumstances are now different, with a change in the administration in the US and President Joe Biden taking over in January

Focus on its economy may've led US to put India deal on the back burner
Updated On : 21 Aug 2021 | 6:06 AM IST
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 11:43 PM IST

Will engage with new USTR for fresh trade package; old one off table: Goyal

Goyal said that India is looking forward to work "very" closely with the new US administration to strengthen economic ties

Will engage with new USTR for fresh trade package; old one off table: Goyal
Updated On : 17 Feb 2021 | 11:57 PM IST

WTO tells US to revise trade measures into line against South Korea

The World Trade Organization recommended on Thursday that the United States bring a series of duties imposed in the pre-Trump era on South Korea into line with global trading rules.

WTO tells US to revise trade measures into line against South Korea
Updated On : 21 Jan 2021 | 9:40 PM IST

Restoration of India's GSP status, Indo-US deal to send strong signal: Aghi

Senator Cantwell expressed disappointment over high import tariffs on apples from her State to India

Restoration of India's GSP status, Indo-US deal to send strong signal: Aghi
Updated On : 10 Nov 2020 | 12:13 PM IST

Indo-US trade deal unlikely in next 4 yrs: Ex-White House economic adviser

Earlier this month, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had said that India has given a "very good and balanced offer" to the US for such a pact

Indo-US trade deal unlikely in next 4 yrs: Ex-White House economic adviser
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 10:37 PM IST

India gave very balanced offer to US for proposed limited trade deal: Goyal

The minister said India is ready to sign the deal "tomorrow", but he has left it to the US to decide on the timing

India gave very balanced offer to US for proposed limited trade deal: Goyal
Updated On : 10 Sep 2020 | 10:35 PM IST

Energy and momentum

Govt must move forward on trade deals with US and others

Energy and momentum
Updated On : 22 Jul 2020 | 9:42 PM IST

India, US closing in on a trade deal after two years of negotiations: Goyal

Both New Delhi and Washington should also look at a preferential trade pact with 50 to 100 products and move to a free trade pact in the long term, Goyal said

India, US closing in on a trade deal after two years of negotiations: Goyal
Updated On : 21 Jul 2020 | 7:55 PM IST

Galwan stand-off: India takes another shot at free trade deal with US

Officials believe move can lead to an effective trading bloc against China's RCEP; business end of negotiations only by next year

Galwan stand-off: India takes another shot at free trade deal with US
Updated On : 20 Jun 2020 | 12:30 AM IST