International

Trump Hails ‘Very Good Friend’ Modi as Trade Talks Continue

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said that negotiations to resolve trade disputes with India are underway. He posted that he looks forward to speaking with his “very good friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the coming weeks and expressed confidence in a successful outcome. Thaw After Tensions The friendly remarks come after weeks of strain following […]

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India–EFTA FTA: Opening Doors to $100 Billion and 1 Million Jobs

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

India’s trade diplomacy is entering a decisive phase. With the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) set to take effect from October 1, 2025, the country has signed its first free trade pact with a developed Western bloc. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein — may not […]

International

India-US Trade Talks Continue Amid 50% Tariffs

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

India and the United States are continuing discussions on a bilateral trade agreement despite recent tensions. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that talks are still active and said India is aiming to finalize a deal by November. Tariffs Imposed by Washington The United States has raised tariffs on Indian exports to 50%. The increase combines […]

International

Trump Warns US May “Suffer Greatly” over Tariffs Ruling

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could face severe economic consequences if the Supreme Court does not overturn a ruling that declared many of his administration’s tariffs illegal. Trump’s Warning on Economy Trump said that if the appeals court ruling is upheld, the U.S. could become “unbelievably poor again” and “suffer so […]

International

Trump Says India Offered to Cut Tariffs to ‘Nothing,’ but ‘Too Late’

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that India has offered to reduce tariffs on American goods to “nothing.” He argued that the move comes “too late,” describing the long-standing U.S.–India trade relationship as a “totally one-sided disaster.” Trump alleged that India had imposed some of the highest tariffs globally, restricting American exports for years. Response to

International

Russia, China Oppose Discriminatory Sanctions

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

On the eve of his four-day visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced Western trade sanctions as “discriminatory.” He said Russia and China are united in opposing restrictions that hinder global socioeconomic development. His remarks came in an interview with China’s Xinhua news agency ahead of his attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation

National

Trade Must Be Voluntary, Says Mohan Bhagwat

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that international trade should happen voluntarily and not under pressure. Speaking at a centenary lecture, he emphasized that trade decisions must reflect India’s interests and should not be dictated by external coercion. Call for Swadeshi and Self-Reliance Bhagwat underlined that self-reliance, or aatmnirbharta, does not mean shutting down

International

Trump to Welcome 600,000 Chinese Students Amid Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

President Donald Trump announced plans to allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in U.S. colleges, more than doubling the current figure of around 270,000. Trump called the move “very important” and said it was aimed at improving ties with Beijing, stressing he wanted the U.S. to “get along with China.” Context of U.S.–China Trade Talks […]

International

South Korea’s Lee Meets Trump with Trade and Security on Agenda

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington for his first bilateral summit. The meeting comes after Lee’s election victory in June and follows a trade deal that eased tariff tensions between the two countries. Trade Agreement and Investments In July, both nations agreed to reduce U.S. tariffs on South […]

International

India, Australia Close 11th Round of CECA Talks

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

India and Australia concluded the 11th round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) in New Delhi, held between August 18 and 23. The talks are aimed at expanding the interim Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which came into effect in December 2022, into a comprehensive framework. Agenda and Focus Areas Negotiators […]