India trade – Charm

India outpaces China, EU in duty-free access as WTO credits India’s DFTP scheme for boosting exports from poorest nation

Cs news22 hours ago08 mins

This wide coverage benefits key export sectors for least developed countries (LDCs)—such as coffee, tea, leather, textiles and processed food—helping these economies integrate more effectively into global value chains. According to the WTO secretariat’s latest report, Market Access for Products and Services of Export Interest to Least Developed Countries, India’s Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme…

If Indians don’t budge, Trump won’t, warns US adviser Hassett as tariffs hit 50%

Cs news2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

US National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett warned that the president will not soften his stance if India refuses concessions, as US tariffs on Indian imports doubled to 50 per cent amid strained ties. “If the Indians don’t budge, I don’t think President Trump will,” said top Trump adviser Hassett on Wednesday, pointing at the…

China envoy to India slams Trump over tariffs

Cs news3 months ago05 mins

India received support from unlikely quarters amid Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff moves after Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong called the US a “bully” as it doubled the tariffs on New Delhi to 50%. “Give the bully an inch, he will take a mile,” Xu said, pointedly criticising the White House without naming Trump. The remark is…