US President Donald Trump “genuinely” considers Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “great friend” – a remark by US ambassador Sergio Gor that now appears borne out by outcomes. The India-US trade deal announced by the Republican leader, which took nearly a year of hard bargaining and tested both New Delhi and Washington, has finally been…
Published on: Oct 25, 2025 04:53 pm IST This paper is authored by Sulakshana Rao, Ayushi Gupta, Riya Jain, Ashok Gulati, ICRIER. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) provides a timely tariff cushion for India’s textiles and apparel (T&A) sector at a moment when US, India’s biggest export market has slapped 50% tariffs- hitting T&A as…
Indian exporters were in shock after Trump announced 50% tariffs (AI-generated image) US buyers frantically contacted Indian exporters throughout Wednesday night, delivering unsettling news. Orders faced suspension or cancellation following US President Donald Trump’s decision to increase tariffs on Indian goods to 50%.A Rs 600 crore garment export company’s CEO, who wished to remain anonymous…
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India and the UK are set to sign a wide-ranging free trade agreement on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s London visit, unlocking major tariff cuts and service sector benefits after three years of negotiations. The pact promises gains for exporters, professionals and businesses on…