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China April exports unexpectedly fall but imports rebound as fresh US tariffs loom

Investors have been hoping that China's April trade data would add to signs that its economy is beginning to steady, easing worries about cooling global growth.

Trade Talk | Is Donald Trump winning the trade war?

Although there was no doubt about the implication of higher tariffs, new research has once again made it clear that no country stands to gain from trade wars.

Policy | The expansion of China’s Belt and Road Initiative poses new challenges for India

As most countries in India’s neighbourhood and Eurasia are participating in it, it will become more and more difficult for India to isolate its own connectivity plans from the BRI-linked projects.

India, Iran may hold next round of negotiations for trade agreement in May

Till now, four rounds of negotiations have been completed and the last one was held in March in Tehran where both countries discussed draft text of the pact.

'Good to see you': US, Chinese negotiators resume trade talks

The world's two leading economies have exchanged tariffs on $360 billion worth of goods since President Donald Trump launched a trade war last year.

Donald Trump again goes after India on trade, says it slaps 'big tariffs' on American products

The President has repeatedly claimed that India is a "tariff king" and imposes "tremendously high" tariffs on American products.

Vladimir Putin says it is unlikely that OPEC will quit oil cut deal

Putin said that the deal is effective until the end of June and that he hoped Saudi Arabia will not have to raise its oil production to offset possible exports curbs from Iran due to the US sanctions.

About 200 US companies seeking to move manufacturing base from China to India: USISPF

The US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum's (USISPF) President Mukesh Aghi said that the companies are talking to them about how to set up an alternative to China by investing in India.

India is not a tariff king, has the right to protect specific sectors under WTO: Experts

The US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that India is a "tariff king" and imposes "tremendously high" import duties on American goods.

Indian mills contract to export 2.7 million tonnes sugar: Trade body

Mills have already shipped out 1.7 million tonnes of the sweetener, Praful Vithalani, president of the All India Sugar Trade Association, said.

US moves to put new tariffs on billions worth of EU imports

The US and EU have been negotiating since last year about how to avoid tariffs that President Donald Trump has wanted to impose to reduce a trade deficit with countries like Germany.

From IIT to market: Secret of Neeraj Gupta’s successful trade management

Neeraj Gupta quit a well-paying job to try his hand out at trading. His returns have a CAGR of 26 per cent in the last five years.

Reporter's Take | Clamp down on Chinese e-tailers sending goods as ‘gifts’

Sakshi Batra gets in a conversation with Moneycontrol's Priyanka Sahay to find out more about the clamp down and its implications.

WTO chief sees difficult road for trade liberalization in Mexico city

Some US legislators said they wouldn't ratify the free trade agreement, negotiated last year to replace the old NAFTA, until Mexico passes a labor reform bill.

Mexico must crack down on border crossings or face car tariffs: Donald Trump

Trump did not give a deadline for when tariffs would be imposed in case of Mexico failing to satisfy his demands for stopping illegal immigrants.

Donald Trump should 'keep migration, trade issues separate': Mexico

Graciela Marquez Colin's comments came after Trump threatened to put tariffs on cars imported from Mexico if the United States' southern neighbour didn't do more to stop the flow of undocumented migrants and illegal drugs.

New government to announce the proposed industrial policy: Suresh Prabhu

The ministry has planned to set up an elaborate machinery including a steering committee for effective implementation of the policy.

FTA is key to resolving India US trade disputes: Advocacy group

Observing that the relationship between India and the US in the last five years has progressed tremendously, the advocacy group said the interest of the two largest democracies of the world are much more aligned than ever.

India made an offer to US to resolve trade issues: Suresh Prabhu

Prabhu said that whatever the US is asking from India is concerned with different ministries, including IT and agriculture.

Cross-LoC trade along Poonch-Rawalakot route suspended in J&K

Despite intense shelling, the weekly cross-LoC bus service plied along the route as per schedule on April 1.

China's Xi Jinping meets top EU leaders to strengthen ties

All of the deals, including one on French exports to China of frozen chicken, amount to a total of some $40 billion.

Comm Min introduces online facility to obtain export licence for restricted items

The notice came into effect from March 19 this year.

China to import more from US to balance bilateral trade: Official

Chinese officials say the new law with a negative list provides level playing field treating foreign firms on par with that of the domestic companies.

Convergence of views between India and US on international issues, economy: Indian envoy

High level engagement like the 2+2 dialogue between the two countries has once again thrown focus on the importance that both sides attach to the relationship.