India seeks review of proposed tariff, cites flaws in USTR's report on forced labour probe

USTR Probe: Indian Industry Bodies To Counter Forced-Labour Claims In July 8 Hearing

The move comes after the Indian government formally disputed the US findings on forced labour and overcapacity during the ongoing Section 301 investigation.

Indian officials to testify before US Trade Representative to counter tariff move

India is set to challenge the proposed US tariffs on exports with the US Trade Representative next week, contending that the findings on forced labour are legally flawed and would affect American businesses and consumers. Representatives from the commerce ministry as well as industry bodies, such as APEDA, FICCI, CII and ACMA, are scheduled to []

US tariffs? India's auto parts drive on exports

US tariffs? India's auto parts drive on exports

India Asks US to Reconsider Proposed Tariffs Over Labour Concerns

India has urged the United States to rethink a potential 12.5 tariff regarding a probe into forced labour practices under Section 301.

Washington Wants to Fine India 12.5% Over Forced Labor. Goyal’s Answer: Let Them.

The USTR wants to add a 12.5 tariff on Indian goods over unproven forced-labor allegations, with public comments closing July 6. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal isn't fighting it — he's calling it a gift.

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India seeks tariff advantage before implementing U.S. trade deal

India seeks tariff advantage before implementing U.S. trade deal

US forced labor tariff on S. Korea 'neither appropriate nor necessary': Seoul official

A South Korean official said Thursday that a proposed US tariff on the Asian country over forced labor concerns is neither appropriate nor necessary, stressing Seoul's commitment to rooting out the use of forced labor domestically and globally. Lee Seung-heon, counselor for trade, industry and resources at the South Korean Embassy in Washington, reiterated Seoul's position during a public hearing on the proposed tariffs, arguing that should the U.S. decide to press ahead with them, more favor

NEPRA overhauls imported coal pricing mechanism; Mandates tenders and new index rules

KARACHI: Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued comprehensive guidelines for the procurement of imported coal, overhauling a pricing mechanism that has governed the country’s coal-fired power sector since 2016. The decision requires that all coal procurement including spot, medium and long-term, be conducted through competitive tendering. Buyers must advertise to both local ... Read more The post NEPRA overhauls imported coal pricing mechanism; Mandates tenders and new index rules appeared first on BOL News.

India-US Trade Deal Nears Finish Line, Final 1% Hurdle Remains: Piyush Goyal

India and the United States are close to finalising a bilateral trade agreement, but the last unresolved issue is central to New Delhi’s negotiating position: India wants a clear competitive advantage over rival exporters in the American market. Union Commerce Minister

USTR’s Confused Defense of Section 122 Tariffs

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Government fact-checks reports of Bhutan rejecting India's E20 petrol offer

Government fact-checks reports of Bhutan rejecting India's E20 petrol offer

Korea says proposed US forced labor tariff is 'unwarranted,' should be reconsidered

Korea says proposed US forced labor tariff is 'unwarranted,' should be reconsidered

Over 1 in 3 returnee migrants paid no recruitment costs: NSO

Kathmandu, July 10: Around one-third of Nepali return migrant workers did not pay any recruitment fees or related costs...

Beyond Tariffs: Why Trust, Not Trade, Will Determine the Success of the India–EU FTA

Authors: John Clarke and Suryaprabha Sadasivan* When India and the European Union concluded their Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi earlier this year, much of the commentary focused on tariff schedules and sector-specific wins. These matter. But counting what was eliminated risks missing what was built. The FTA arrives as both partners reassess their place [] The post Beyond Tariffs: Why Trust, Not Trade, Will Determine the Success of the India–EU FTA appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Modi visit highlights Luxon’s India trade success amid Peters’ barbs – Audrey Young

Modi visit highlights Luxon’s India trade success amid Peters’ barbs – Audrey Young

Rajesh Exports case: NFRA begins probe after Sebi flags alleged ₹15.15 lakh crore mismatch

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has begun its probe into Rajesh Exports, nearly a month after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) alleged that the company misrepresented about 15.15 lakh crore in revenues in its interim order. NFRA Chairperson Nitin Gupta confirmed the investigation is underway but did not specify a timeline for its completion.

Piyush Goyal Denies Report of India Rejecting Interim US Trade Deal, Says Talks Were ‘Fantastic’

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has dismissed reports claiming India rejected a quick interim trade agreement with the US, calling them 'completely false, baseless and misleading.' He said his meetings with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were 'fantastic' and reaffirmed that both countries remain committed to negotiating a balanced and commercially meaningful trade agreement.

Have you ever faced harm or mistreatment in India? Why US visa officers ask this question to every candidate

Have you ever faced harm or mistreatment in India? Why US visa officers ask this question to every candidate

Grain SA's defence of import tariffs in the face of South Africa's hunger crisis

Grain SA's defence of import tariffs in the face of South Africa's hunger crisis

Canada says there’s no basis for Trump’s forced labour tariffs

WASHINGTON — The Canadian government told the Trump administration new legislation combating forced labour in supply chains should shield Canada from new tariffs. In a written submission to the United States Trade Representative’s office, the Government of Canada said it “remains committed to working closely with the United States to eradicate forced labour from global [] The post Canada says there’s no basis for Trump’s forced labour tariffs appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Housing price study proves what we all knew about Biden’s immigration policy

The release of a new bombshell economic report sheds light on what the Biden administration did to American communities by sanctioning the largest immigrant flow into the country during his presidency — largely supporting what President Donald Trump and his allies have been claiming about the downsides of illegal immigration. The working paper, authored by []

NOC meets with an Indian Delegation.

NOC meets with an Indian Delegation.

Are India-US trade talks nearing ‘last-mile bargaining’ amid strained ties?

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer’s two-day visit to India this week could bring both sides closer to clinching a broad trade bargain after months of tariff wrangling, even as the South Asian nation’s protected farm sector remains a major sticking point. Analysts say the visit could centre on finalising tariff rates and giving the relationship a political reset after a year of strain over trade, Indian workers and the Strait of Hormuz. A United States Trade Representative statement on...

Confidence in Trump sinks among Indians as unfavourable views of US hit record high

According to the 2026 data, Indians largely disapprove of Trump’s use of global tariffs, his handling of conflicts, and US' restrictive immigration policies.