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TOI correspondent from Washington: In the hand tools section of the Ace Hardware store outside Washington DC, the medium-sized monkey wrench you check out is still priced $ 19.99. The price hasn’t changed in over a year, but the salesman warns that won’t last for long. Almost all hand tools coming into America are imported…
This exports and imports data report marks the first since the United States imposed a 25% tariff on Indian products on August 7. (AI image) With businesses front-loading shipments, India’s exports experienced a second consecutive monthly increase during August, following the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.This exports and imports data report marks the…
India-US trade deal talks: US President Donald Trump Trade adviser Peter Navarro on Monday continued with his attacks on India over tariffs and trade deal, saying that it has the ‘highest tariffs’. Navarro’s remarks come at a time when Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have called India-US relationship important.Asked about the India-US trade deal…
US President Donald Trump has hinted at a breakthrough over the future of TikTok in America, suggesting that a deal has been reached as trade talks between Washington and Beijing continue in Madrid.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “The big Trade Meeting in Europe between The United States of America, and China, has…
India’s merchandise exports rose 6.7 per cent year-on-year to $35.1 billion in August, while imports fell 10.12 per cent to $61.59 billion, according to government data released on Monday.Exports were valued at $32.89 billion in the same month last year, while imports had stood at $68.53 billion, PTI reported.The country’s trade deficit narrowed to $26.49…
Fresh rounds of trade negotiations between India and US are set to begin on Tuesday with the arrival of US chief negotiator in the country, today.Brendan Lynch, the assistant US trade representative for south and central Asia, is set to land in India tonight to continue discussions on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with his…
US President Donald Trump (AP photo) After threatening tariffs and targeting China over its purchase of Russian oil, US President Donald Trump has now shifted his focus to European allies. He signalled that he does not want European nations to continue buying oil from Russia and criticised their sanctions as “not tough enough.“Speaking to reporters…
Pittsburgh Pirates at Washington Nationals (Image via Imagn) The Pittsburgh Pirates face a crucial moment as trade talks with the Yankees intensify over their generational ace, Paul Skenes. Amid speculation that Skenes might be dealt, analysts and media outlets have urged the Pirates to hire a respected former Yankees legend – most notably Don Mattingly…
The United States and China launched trade talks in Madrid on Sunday, with both sides confirming discussions on economic issues as well as the ongoing dispute over TikTok, according to AFP. The meeting brings together US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at a time when trade tensions between the two…
The withdrawal of several Western companies from the Russian market has created gaps across critical sectors, paving the way for Indian MSMEs and exporters to expand their footprint. Dmitry Zavgorodniy, Chief Executive Officer of Russian exhibition leader ITE Group, said Indian businesses are increasingly competitive and well-positioned to fill the demand, reported news agency ANI.ITE…
