Trump Signals India-US Trade Deal Amid Tariff Blitz

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

International

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is “close to making a deal” with India on trade, a statement that comes amid a sweeping tariff escalation targeting 14 other nations. The announcement, made on July 8, 2025, offered India a rare reprieve from the latest round of

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Goyal: National Interest Will Decide U.S. Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India has made it clear that it will not allow external deadlines to dictate the course of its trade negotiations with the United States. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has reaffirmed that any deal must serve the nation’s core interests, especially protecting farmers, maintaining tariff advantages, and ensuring long-term economic gains, regardless of the July 9 […]

Business Trade

India-US Mini Trade Deal to Skip Sensitive Sectors for Now

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

India and the United States are nearing a phased mini trade agreement, with the first round of concessions likely to sidestep politically contentious sectors such as agriculture, dairy, and genetically modified food imports. According to Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President Rajiv Memani, the strategy is to focus on areas of early consensus while deferring […]

Agriculture National

Farm Warning: 24 Million Farmers Face Price Collapse if GM Imports Allowed

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India is at a crossroads in trade talks as experts warn that permitting genetically modified (GM) soybean and maize imports from the United States could devastate domestic farm incomes and threaten the livelihoods of nearly 24 million farmers. GM Crops Impact The US is urging India to open its market to GM soybean and maize—crops […]

International

Trump Signals “Much Less Tariffs” as India-US Trade Deal Nears Conclusion

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has given the clearest indication yet that a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement between the United States and India is imminent, saying he expects “much less tariffs” under the proposed deal. With just days left before a July 9 deadline that would trigger steep reciprocal tariff hikes, both sides appear eager to […]

International

India Urges BRICS to Dismantle Export Controls

By BPN News Desk May 24, 2025

During the 15th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil on May 21, 2025, India made a strong pitch to dismantle intra-bloc export controls to improve trade cooperation and support the economic aspirations of the Global South. Represented by Economic Adviser Yashvir Singh, India emphasized the need to eliminate artificial barriers that hinder trade […]

International

Trump Threatens Steep Tariffs on India and BRICS Nations

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning against India and other BRICS nations, threatening to impose 100% tariffs if re-elected in 2024. He claims that the U.S. faces “unfair trade practices” from these countries and vows to address the perceived imbalance. “Unfair Trade Practices Must End” During a recent campaign speech,

International

Trump Proposes Revised Tariff Policy Excluding India

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2024

Former US President Donald Trump has proposed a new tariff strategy that could reshape America’s trade relationships, while excluding key partners like India, China, Mexico, and Canada. The announcement has sparked debates about its potential impact on global trade dynamics. Exempting India and Other Key Partners Trump’s plan, outlined as part of his potential