Trade agreements
India's Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, emphasized the country's commitment to long-term economic interests and sustainable trade frameworks. He stated that India will not sign any trade agreement in haste or compromise its long-term economic interests for short-term gains. Goyal underscored that trade deals
Tariffs
The trade case between the United States and China is heating up, with the Trump administration planning to file a trade investigation into China's alleged failure to uphold the terms of a trade deal signed in 2020. The move comes just days before a high-level meeting between President
Cabinet officials
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, highlighted India's shift from negotiating trade agreements from a position of weakness to one of strength, reflecting the country's growing economic confidence and global stature. He emphasized that India now primarily engages with nations that are not competitors,
Cabinet officials
Vietnam and Pakistan have taken a significant step in deepening their economic cooperation, as Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and Mr. Jam Kamal Khan, Minister of Commerce of Pakistan, officially signed a Joint Statement to launch negotiations on the Vietnam - Pakistan Preferential Trade Agreement (VPPTA). This development marks a turning
European Union
Estonia, represented by Deputy Chancellor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mariin Ratnik, participated in an informal meeting of trade ministers from the Council of Foreign Affairs of the European Union in Horsens, Denmark. The discussion centered on key issues such as trade relations between the European Union and the
Cabinet officials
His Excellency Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, recently held a video conference with Sir Chris Bryant, Minister of Trade Policy of the United Kingdom to discuss prospects for enhancing trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. The meeting aimed to advance negotiations
Cabinet officials
The European Union and Singapore are poised to deepened their economic and strategic partnership, with a focus on trade, innovation, and cooperation on global issues such as climate change and the high seas treaty. As the second-largest economy in the world, the EU is a significant player in high-tech manufacturing,
Cabinet officials
Georgian Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Genadi Arveladze met with Raja Al-Marzuk, head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) negotiations, to discuss Georgia's trade-economic relations with GCC countries. The delegation emphasized the importance of deepening trade links with GCC member states, citing the strategic market potential
European Union
The president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, received Italian Senate President Ignazio La Russa on Thursday, along with a group of senators. The meeting focused on parliamentary cooperation, exchange of legislative experiences, and the request for parliament support for the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU)
Tariffs
The trade war between the US and China continues to intensify, with both nations engaging in heated exchanges and escalating tariff threats. Despite initial optimism about a potential trade deal, the situation has deteriorated in recent days, with US President Donald Trump and Chinese officials trading barbs on social media
European Union
Negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) are progressing steadily, despite remaining differences on sectors such as steel, automobiles, and non-tariff barriers. The 14th round of talks between Indian and EU officials concluded last week in Brussels, with a focus on resolving
European Union
European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic will visit Vietnam this week, sparking concerns that the EU's free trade agreement with the country has failed to yield any significant reforms on human rights. Despite promises made by Vietnam to enhance labor rights and improve its human rights record, the
