Sweden Advocates Swift EU‑India Free Trade Pact

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

Trade

Sweden has urged the European Union and India to expedite finalisation of their long‑pending free trade agreement, highlighting the need to tackle both tariff and non‑tariff barriers. Speaking at a business summit in Stockholm on June 11, Sweden’s Minister for International Development

International

US-China Slash Tariffs in 90-Day Truce to Ease Trade War

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2025

In a significant breakthrough, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day truce that includes substantial reductions in reciprocal tariffs. The move is seen as a step toward stabilizing global trade relations and easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The temporary agreement will allow both sides to pause their trade hostilities […]

International

Trump Hints at Tariff Cuts on China, Signals Trade War Easing

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2025

In a major signal of de-escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the steep 145% tariffs currently imposed on Chinese imports would soon be “substantially reduced.” The move is being seen as a significant pivot in the trajectory of the long-running U.S.-China trade war, raising hopes for renewed economic cooperation between the two global giants. […]

Trade

India and EU Commit to Finalizing Free Trade Agreement by Year-End

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2025

India and the European Union have agreed to conclude a comprehensive free trade agreement by the end of this year, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, and defense.