By Mahendra Singh The trade ties between India and the United States have grown into a vital economic partnership, but recent moves by U.S. President Donald Trump—imposing hefty tariffs and urging Apple to ditch plans for Indian factories—have stirred the waters. As India emerges as a global manufacturing hub, particularly for smartphones, the stakes are … Read more
In a sweeping move set to reshape U.S.-Saudi relations, President Donald Trump has secured a $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia, marking the largest set of commercial agreements ever recorded between the two nations. The announcement came during Trump’s high-profile visit to Riyadh, where he was welcomed with fanfare by Crown Prince Mohammed bin … Read more
In a landmark achievement, India and the United Kingdom have finalized a free trade agreement (FTA) that promises to reshape economic ties between the world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies. Announced on May 6, 2025, the deal marks the UK’s most significant trade pact since Brexit and India’s most ambitious FTA to date, with projections to … Read more
In a significant escalation of tensions, India has imposed a complete ban on all imports from Pakistan following the devastating Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government announced the trade embargo on May 2, 2025, citing national security and public policy concerns. Details of the Pahalgam … Read more
India and the United States have made significant strides in their ongoing efforts to finalize the initial phase of a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with both nations expressing optimism for a conclusion by the end of 2025. Following four days of intensive discussions in New Delhi, officials from India’s Department of Commerce and … Read more