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US lawmakers back trade action on China's shipbuilding tactics
Washington DC, April 22: The Select Committee on China expressed its approval of the US Trade Representative's conclusions from the Section 301 investigation regarding China's excess shipbuilding capacity.
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.
China opposes US shipping fees, claims move will harm American consumers, businesses
Beijing, April 18: In response to the United States' recent announcement to impose additional port fees on Chinese-built or -operated ships docking in US ports, China expressed strong opposition and said that such measures would not only harm the US economy but also have consequences for global shipping, disrupt supply chains and increase inflationary pressures.
Apple's China smartphone shipments fall 9 pc in Q1 amid rising trade tensions
New Delhi, April 18: Apple's smartphone shipments in China dropped by 9 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to 9.8 million iPhones, down from over 10.7 million a year earlier, according to latest data from global market research firm IDC.
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.
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.
Temporary tariff pause mitigates trade contraction, but strong downside risks persist: WTO
Geneva, April 17: The volume of world merchandise trade is expected to decline by 0.2 per cent in 2025 under current conditions, nearly three percentage points lower than what would have been expected under a "low tariff" baseline scenario, according to the WTO Secretariat's latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report released on April 16.
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.
US halts Nvidia H20 chip exports over fears of China's misuse in AI
Taipei, April 16: The United States has enacted restrictions on the export of Nvidia's H20 chips to China, tightening its control over the trade of advanced AI technology with Beijing as part of Washington's strategy to exert pressure on China amid an ongoing tariff dispute, the Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US companies may relocate from China to India, say exporters
New Delhi, April 10: Indian export leaders are optimistic that the ongoing US-China trade tensions could create significant opportunities for India in both trade and foreign investment, according to statements from key industry figures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not going to lose a trillion dollars for the privilege of buying pencils from China, Trump takes a dig, justifies tariffs
Washington DC, April 7: US President Donald Trump made sharp remarks towards China as the US has implemented retaliatory tariffs with a goal of bridging the trade deficits with several countries. This has also impacted the stock markets.
Sensex, Nifty tank over 3 pc as global trade war fear rises (Lead)
Mumbai, April 7: In a bloodbath on the Dalal Street, the stock markets plunged on Monday morning following the global sell-off, as the trade war fear increased amid impending US reciprocal tariffs.
We do not want TikTok to go dark: Trump extends deadline by 75 days
Washington DC, April 5: US President Donald Trump on Friday said that his administration had been working on a deal to "save TikTok" and said that he would be signing an executive order to keep the app operational for an additional 75 days.
India poised to become major driver for global trade, ranks third after US and China: Report
New Delhi, March 24: India is set to become a major driver of global trade growth over the next five years, ranking third in terms of absolute trade expansion, according to the DHL Trade Atlas 2025 report.
With internal reforms, focus on manufacturing, India could benefit from Trump's tariffs: Expert
New Delhi, March 6: The tariffs that US President Donald Trump imposed on Chinese goods present a significant opportunity for India, if it undertakes internal reforms to capture a share of what China loses in exports.
President has been very tough on China: US Press Secy Leavitt says on tariffs
Washington DC, March 6: The White House said that US President Donald Trump has been very tough on China when it came towards the imposition of tariffs on the country.