India-US Trade Deal Nears First Phase

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2026

National

India and the United States are close to finalising the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying discussions have moved to minor legal and technical details. The talks come as both sides try to settle tariff-related concerns and expand

International

India Gulf Cooperation Council Begin Free Trade Agreement Talks

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council have agreed on terms of reference to begin negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement aimed at expanding economic cooperation and market access between the two sides. India Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Talks Officials confirmed both sides finalised the framework required to formally start trade pact negotiations. The […]

International

Canada Pushes to Fast-Track Trade Talks With India

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Canada has said it wants to fast-track trade negotiations with India and has invited Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss advancing talks on a proposed free trade agreement. The move signals Ottawa’s intent to revive and accelerate bilateral economic engagement after a period of stalled discussions. Invitation to Advance FTA Discussions Canadian officials

International

Canada Scraps Digital Tax, Resumes Trade Talks with US

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a dramatic policy reversal, Canada has scrapped its proposed 3% Digital Services Tax just hours before it was to take effect. The levy, aimed at large American tech companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google, and Meta, had been a major point of contention in US–Canada relations. The decision clears the path for the resumption […]

Business Trade

India Eyes Canadian Critical Minerals as Trade Talks Resume

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

India has resumed trade negotiations with Canada, focusing sharply on securing access to critical minerals essential for its clean energy transition and high-tech manufacturing ambitions. This move comes as both nations seek to revive stalled diplomatic and economic ties, with India aiming to diversify its mineral supply chains and reduce its overwhelming dependence on

International

Trump Calls Xi Amid Tariff Tensions, Seeks Trade Reset

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a 90-minute phone call on June 5, 2025, amid intensifying trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. This marks their first direct engagement since both countries dramatically raised tariffs earlier this year, triggering concerns over a full-blown trade war. Trump described the call as

International

Rising U.S. Tariffs May Hit Indian Export Demand Soon

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Indian government is preparing for potential disruptions in export demand following the United States’ decision to implement reciprocal tariffs. With the announcement of new levies taking effect immediately, concerns are mounting that Indian exports to the U.S. could suffer a short-term decline. Officials are currently assessing the scope and implications of