Switzerland Ratifies EFTA‑India Trade Pact, Set for September

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Business Trade

Switzerland has formally completed approval of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with India and the other European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members—Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—bringing to a close nearly 16 years of negotiation. India’s Commerce Minister has

International

Vietnam Slaps 20% Tariff, US Offers Duty-Free Access in Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

In a major shift aimed at recalibrating trade ties, Vietnam and the United States have finalized a new trade deal wherein Vietnam will impose a minimum 20% tariff on US exports, while the US will allow duty-free access to Vietnamese goods. The move comes as part of efforts to rebalance trade relations and prevent misuse […]

Business Trade

India–UK Free Trade Agreement Set for Signing by Late July

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India and the United Kingdom are on track to formalize their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by late July, following successful conclusion of negotiations in early May. Both governments are now in the final phase of legal review, known as “scrubbing,” and senior officials are optimistic about completing the process ahead of schedule. Tariff Reductions and […]

Trade

Sweden Advocates Swift EU‑India Free Trade Pact

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

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 Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, described current regulations on both