Container freight rates are expected to remain subdued for the rest of FY26 as uncertainty in global trade continues, driven by US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies, industry experts said. According to ET, exporters rushed shipments to the US ahead of the August 27 deadline for a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods, targeting…
China took aim at the United States on Monday, sharply criticizing its 50% tariffs on Indian imports, calling the move “unfair, unreasonable” and making it clear that Beijing firmly opposes the move.China’s ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said that Washington has long taken advantage of free trade, but is now using it as a weapon.Speaking…
Last Updated:August 30, 2025, 18:07 IST Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had reaffirmed that India is open to trade talks with the United States but will never succumb to pressure amid a tariff hike. Union Minister Piyush Goyal. (File Photo: PTI) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday assured that the Indian government is committed towards…
The relationship status has significantly evolved from being a “good friend” to becoming a “bad trading partner”, it says. (AI image) Barclays has flagged ‘serious threat’ to around 70% of India’s exports to the US with the Donald Trump administration’s 50% tariffs coming into effect today. “The risks to growth for the Indian economy have…
Trump tariff impact: Market experts caution that export-oriented stocks may face significant pressure, with uncertainty likely to continue for several months. (AI image) The stock markets are in a wait-and-watch mode over US President Donald Trump’s tariff moves on India. Trump on Wednesday announced a 25$ additional tariff rate on India for its crude oil…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged on Thursday following the announcement of a trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States, which includes joint development of Pakistan’s oil reserves. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 1,563.78 points, or 1.13%, during intra-day trading to reach the current index at 139,976.03, up from the previous close of 138,412.25….
