Global Trade

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned that global trade is being disrupted by “tariff volatility” and shifting manufacturing hubs, highlighting geopolitical risks, technology control, and strategic competition amid evolving global economic and security dynamics.

Why Trump’s EU trade deal was the need of the hour

After months of tariff chaos and diplomatic pressure, the agreement offers political relief, economic breathing room, and a chance to reset trade ties

Chart of the Day: Shipping lines face tariff whipsaw after a bumper 2024

Shipping lines face uncertain future as tariffs dim outlook for global trade

How Trump tariffs could change the global order?| Exclusive Conversation With NK Singh

How will the global trade wars impact the US economy? Can India stand to gain? Is this the end of globalisation as we know it?

It's 27% for India, not 26%: White House annex shows slight tariff level changes for some countries

In the annex document, India’s rate was listed at 27%, rather than the 26% shown previously

Billion-dollar US levies on Chinese ships risk ‘trade apocalypse’

China now produces more than half of the world's cargo ships by tonnage, up from just 5% in 1999, according to the USTR, with Japan and South Korea the other shipbuilding powers

Vadhvan port: India's Rs 76,220 crore mega project drawing global attention

The port is generating significant global interest and is expected to create 1.2 million jobs once it becomes operational, according to Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

As Trump, Putin agree to talks on ending Ukraine war, global oil and food markets eye supply relief

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s agreement to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war has sparked market optimism. Oil prices fell, stock futures rallied, and analysts anticipate energy and food trade flows to improve, though key uncertainties remain.

Marco Rubio Meets Panama President Paul Mulino | Talks on Canal Future

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Panama City for crucial talks with President Jose Paul Mulino. They discuss the future of the Panama Canal amid renewed U.S. interest and concerns over Chinese influence. Stay tuned for insights into the potential new directions these discussions could take.

Shaktikanta Das spots five global divergences as world battles 'unprecedented shocks'

To counter challenges post the pandemic, the world saw 'synchronous tightening' in response to shocks, Governor said. While these steps have ensured a global economic soft landing, but the risk of inflation is coming back, he added.

Trump 2.0 may not be as disruptive on trade as campaign speeches indicated

Sanghnomics: Even if the Trump administration turns more protectionist, as his pre-election promises suggest, existing supply chain linkages with the rest of the world cannot be unravelled right away. While Trump’s cultural stand may be a cause for cheer for many in India, on trade issues we have to wait and watch

Can labour exports act as India’s trade tonic?

The Centre may push for more work visas in bilateral deals following Germany’s decision to raise the quota for skilled Indian workers

Global merchandise trade is under fire from geopolitics, conflicts

A growing number of geopolitical events is affecting trade while disputes between major economies are leading to a realignment of trade relationships. Who wins, who loses is the main question

Can India be a key 'connecting' economy in global trade?

WTO report cites rising Indian exports to Europe as evidence of New Delhi’s emerging clout in global supply chains

India to discuss carbon tariffs, trade barriers with EU at ninth round of FTA talks starting September 23: Commerce ministry

The two sides are expected to discuss rules of origin, non-tariff barriers like sanitary and phytosanitary conditions and trade remedies at the negotiations to be held from September 23-27.

Commerce Ministry launches Chat-GPT like platform to aid Indian exporters

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal sets version 2.0 target, says Trade Connect e-platform will help scale up trade.

Reversal in global trade trends visible in India too: Fin Min

India’s merchandise exports grew 4.1 percent in the first four months of FY25, the ministry said in its monthly economic review for July

JPMorgan says three quarters of global carry trades now unwound

Carry trades were pummeled over the past week as global market volatility jumped amid fears of rapid Federal Reserve rate cuts and after the Bank of Japan’s larger than expected rate hike.

Why disconnecting global trade from China is so hard

Some parts of the supply chain are easier to shift than others, and much of it comes down to chemistry

Decoding Economics: Why the US wants to rewrite rules of international trade

An NBER working paper by economists Joseph Stiglitz and Martin Guzman analyses why neoliberal globalisation failed and why the US is embracing industrial policy

UNCTAD optimistic about global trade outlook in 2024

UNCTAD noted that global forecasts for GDP growth remain at around 3 per cent for 2024, but these still fall below historical averages.

How rising conflict is reshuffling global supply chains

Research by the Bank for International Settlements shows goods are subject to increasingly complex delivery routes

What does IPEF supply chain deal mean for India?

New Delhi’s decision to stay away from the trade pillar negotiations and its rigid stand on tariffs can come in the way of making the most of the IPEF agreement on supply chains 

KredX receives final approval from IFSCA to facilitate cross-border trade finance

KredX GTX Aims to execute over $500 million by the end of 2023 and an overall $2 billion worth of transactions in the next 18 months.

Foreign trade policy to help India become major player in global trade: Auto Industry

India on Friday came out with a foreign trade policy with the objective of raising the country's outward shipments to USD 2 trillion by 2030, making the rupee a global currency and incentivising e-commerce exports.