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India should engage with both US and China; remain committed to WTO-led multilateral trade norms: GTRI
New Delhi, April 21: India must engage with both the US and China and it should not draw itself into any binary amid the trade wars between economic giants, Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in a note.
Gold gains 25% in 2025; outlook remains firm: Motilal Oswal
New Delhi, April 20: Gold has delivered a stellar performance in the first four months of 2025, gaining nearly 25 per cent and marking all-time highs on both MCX and COMEX.
India can be global growth hub amid US-China tariff war: Industry leaders
New Delhi, April 17: As tensions continue to rise between the US and China over trade tariffs, Indian industry leaders believe this could be a golden opportunity for their country to position itself as a global hub for innovation and economic growth.
Trump administration targets China's trade tactics, accuses Beijing of tariff evasion
Washington DC, April 17: The administration of US President Donald Trump is preparing to urge countries to reduce trade with China as part of negotiations over US tariffs, according to a report from The Japan Times.
Fitch Ratings lowers world growth forecast due to escalation in global trade war
New Delhi, April 17: Fitch Ratings has sharply lowered its forecasts for world growth in response to the severe escalation in the global trade war, lowering world growth in 2025 by 0.4pp and China and US growth by 0.5pp, according to its quarterly Global Economic Outlook report.
US tariff hikes no longer make economic sense: China
Beijing, April 17: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that the United States' 245 per cent tariff on certain products from China no longer makes economic sense.
Sensex rises on hopes Trump tariffs wont hurt India
New Delhi, April 16: Indian stock indices closed handsomely higher Wednesday, amid global trade uncertainties that have emanated from the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs and Chinese counter tariffs.
Ask US side for specific tax rate figures: China reacts to 245% tariff levied by US
Beijing, April 16: Reacting to the White House's statement claiming China now faces up to 245 per cent tariffs on imports to the US, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said they should ask the US side for the "specific tax rate figures."
China now faces up to 245% tariffs from US: White House
Washington DC, April 16: China's retaliatory actions have resulted in up to a 245 per cent tariff on imports to the United States, according to a fact sheet released by the White House. Prior to the latest revision, a 145 per cent tariff was being levied on Chinese exports to the United States.
Only Trump has vision, courage to say enough is enough: US State Department on tariffs
Washington, DC, April 16: US President Donald Trump's actions on tariffs have illustrated to the country's enemies and allies that the US should not be taken for granted, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Tuesday (local time). Bruce said that only Trump has the vision and courage to say enough is enough, and the US has the great benefit of having the "world's best dealmaker" as President.
Ball is in China's court: WH Press Secretary Leavitt on tariff war
Washington DC, April 16: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to questions on China during the White House Press Briefing on Tuesday (US Local time) and shared with members of media, Donald Trump's additional statement on China.
No winners in US-China trade conflict as Asia-Pacific braces for impact: Report
New Delhi, April 15: There are no winners in a trade conflict and the tussle between China and the US raises the risk of economic and geopolitical fallout, a report by S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday.
China's major ports stall as US tariff hike to 145% disrupts trade flow, factories halt production
Shanghai, April 14: Major ports and provinces engaged in foreign trade in China are beginning to show the initial effects of the ongoing tariff conflict between the two biggest economies in the world, as reported by Radio Free Asia.
US President Trump exempts phones, computers and other electronics from reciprocal tariffs
Washington, DC, April 13: The Trump administration in the US has exempted electronics like phones, computers and other electronics from the reciprocal tariffs imposed on other nations, including China, The Hill reported.
India to be carefully watching developments in US-China trade war, says foreign policy expert
New Delhi, April 13: As the US and China engage in a tariff war, Tanvi Madan, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, said on the sidelines of the Carnegie Global Tech Summit that India is going to be carefully watching these developments. She also spoke about the increasing Indo-US partnership across areas such as security cooperation.
US exemption on electronics: India has clear tariff edge over China
New Delhi, April 13: Industry leaders and experts on Sunday welcomed the Donald Trump administration's decision to exempt smartphones, computers and other electronics imported to the country from reciprocal tariffs -- a move which has given India a definitive edge over China.
Lot of pressure from markets on US govt to change course: says Carnegie Endowment's Evan Feigenbaum
New Delhi, April 12: Evan A. Feigenbaum, Vice President for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, believes that the financial markets are pressuring the US administration to change course.
EU has tools to respond to trade war, preparing toolbox for several months: Carnegie Europe Director Rosa Balfour
New Delhi, April 12: Carnegie Europe Director Rosa Balfour said that the European Union has the tools to respond to the trade war and has been preparing the tool box for several months. She said that Europe could reach out to other nations if there was a trade war between the US and China.
China trying to 'outlast' Trump's trade war, pressure US allies to 'hedge'
Washington, April 12: China seeks to "outlast" an escalating trade war with the United States and keep pressure on U.S. allies to "hedge," a former US diplomat said, as President Donald Trump's imposition of new tariffs and Beijing's retaliation have sharply raised tensions between the two superpowers.
Tariffs pause to offer Indian businesses advantage where it directly competes with China: GTRI
New Delhi, April 11: The pause in reciprocal tariffs by the US adminstration offers Indian businesses a short-term advantage--especially in sectors like textiles, leather, engineering, and electronics, where India competes directly with China, said Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Founder, Ajay Srivastava.
Seoul shares end lower on escalating US-China tariff row
Seoul, April 11: South Korean stocks finished lower on Friday amid an intensifying trade conflict between the United States and China stemming from Washington's reciprocal tariff scheme. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.
Trump says tariffs will be back on July 9 for no-deal countries; 26 pc for India
Washington, April 10: US President Donald Trump on Thursday said trading partner countries that are not able reach an agreement with the US by July 9, when the 90-day pause ends, goods coming to the US from there will be tariffed at the reciprocal rate announced originally.
China to moderately reduce US film imports as trade war escalates
Beijing, April 10: China's film regulator on Thursday announced it will "moderately reduce" the number of US films imported into the country, state media reported citing the Chinese Film Administration.
China reaches out to EU, ASEAN members against US' reciprocal tariffs
Beijing, April 10: With US President Donald Trump going all out in his trade war on China by imposing 125 per cent tariff on import of Chinese goods, Beijing has reached out to the European Union (EU) and ASEAN countries to forge an united front and force the US to backtrack.
EU President Von der Leyen backs Trump's tariff pause amid US-China trade clash
Brussels, April 10: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement to pause reciprocal tariffs for dozens of countries, calling it a necessary move to help stabilise the global economy amid intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China.
Trump pauses tariffs on countries like India that did not hit back
Washington, April 10: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for trading partner countries that have not retaliated with higher levies on American goods — such as India — and further hiked the levy on China to 125 per cent for hitting back.
Asian markets rallied after Trump announce 90-day pause on tariffs, Indian markets closed for Mahavir Jayanti
New Delhi, April 10: Asian stock markets surged on Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for 75 countries, including India. This decision brought some relief to global investors amid rising trade tensions.
Somebody had to do it: Trump on raising China tariffs to 125 pc
Washington DC, April 10: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) defended his decision to raise tariffs on China to 125 per cent, stating, "somebody had to do it."
Trump increases tariffs on China to 125 pc, announces 90-day 'pause' for 75-plus countries
Washington DC, April 9: Amid the ongoing tariff war between the US and China that had been rattling the global markets, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced an immediate increase in tariffs on China to 125 per cent.
China retaliates, increases tariff on US goods to 84 per cent
Beijing, April 9: In a retaliatory move, China on Wednesday announced it will increase its tariff on US goods from 34 per cent to 84 per cent starting April 10, Al Jazeera reported.
Seoul shares dip to 17-month low on Trump tariffs; won sinks to 16-year low
Seoul, April 9: South Korean stocks fell by nearly 2 percent to a 17-month low on Wednesday as the Donald Trump administration's sweeping tariffs stoked fears of an intensifying trade war between the United States and China. The local currency fell sharply against the US dollar.
Apple may export more iPhones from India amid global uncertainties: Report
New Delhi, April 8: Tech giant Apple is planning to increase its iPhone exports from India to the United States in an effort to avoid the high tariffs placed on Chinese goods.
China decries US tariffs, calls them unilateral bullying practice, says it will fight till the end
Beijing, April 8: China decried the US tariffs imposed on the country to be "groundless" and called them a unilateral bullying practice, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday (local time).
Trump threatens China with 50 per cent additional tariff, doubling total levies beyond product value
New York, April 8: President Donald Trump has threatened China with an additional 50 per cent tariff that would take the total levies to more than the value of products while doubling down on the global reciprocal tariffs.
Trump threatens additional 50 pc tariffs on China amid escalating trade tensions
Washington, DC, April 7: US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned of new and significantly higher tariffs on Chinese goods if Beijing does not withdraw a recent 34 per cent retaliatory tariff hike, threatening to end all ongoing talks with China.
US tariffs: Gold, crude oil prices tumble amid global uncertainty
New Delhi, April 7: The effect of the newly announced reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump is now being felt in the global commodity markets, with sharp declines seen in the prices of key commodities like gold and crude oil.
Bloodbath at Pakistan Stock Exchange amid US-China trade war fears
Karachi, April 7: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) nosedived Monday even as the trading was temporarily suspended for one hour to cool off market volatility and prevent panic selling. However, despite the one-hour gap, the market reopened only to fall further as US-imposed tariffs and China's retaliatory moves on goods triggered tensions in global markets.
Indian markets follow global sell-off amid tariff jitters, Nifty closes above 22,100
Mumbai, April 7: The Indian stock markets went through a major sell-off on Monday amid global crash, with domestic benchmark indices falling sharply – registering their biggest one-day fall since June 4 last year when the Lok Sabha election results were announced.
Why is Indian stock market crashing?
Mumbai, April 7: The Indian stock market faced a massive sell-off on Monday, as the escalating trade war between the United States (US) and China sent shockwaves through global financial markets.
China stocks on course for worst single-day crash since 2008 crisis
New Delhi, April 7: Chinese stocks nosedived sharply on Monday after Beijing slapped back at the US with retaliatory tariffs, sparking fears of a persistent trade war between two major economies.