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EU Chief Says “Successful India” Makes World More Stable

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that a “successful India” makes the world “more stable, prosperous and secure”, a remark made during her India visit as New Delhi and the European Union prepare for summit-level talks. In a public message after attending India’s Republic Day celebrations, von der Leyen described her participation as […]

International

Canada Rules Out Free Trade Deal With China

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has ruled out pursuing a free trade agreement with China, saying such a move is not under consideration by his government. His remarks come amid renewed trade tensions after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of imposing steep tariffs on Canadian exports if Ottawa moved closer to a trade pact with […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why the West Pressured India on Russian Oil Without Wanting Supply to Stop

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Western capitals have spent the last two years telling their publics that sanctions are choking Russia’s war machine, and that the rest of the world is falling in line. India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, became a prime stage for this storyline. The pressure on New Delhi to cut Russian crude has been loud, constant, […]

International

China Responds to Macron’s Remarks on Trade

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron raised concerns over Chinese products during remarks on global trade, pointing to issues related to market imbalance and the impact of Chinese manufacturing on European industries. He said Europe expects fair competition and greater reciprocity in trade and investment flows. China’s Response China responded by rejecting the suggestion that

Op-Eds Opinion

From Soybeans to Pulses: The Self-Inflicted Wounds of US Trade Wars

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

The damage to American agriculture did not begin with India’s pulse tariffs or China’s soybean bans. It began when the United States decided that unpredictability was a negotiating tactic and that global trade could be strong-armed without consequences. Under President Donald Trump, tariffs became less an economic instrument and more a political performance. Farmers were

International

EU Lawmakers Pause US Trade Deal Talks

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

European lawmakers have suspended work on a proposed trade agreement with the United States amid rising tensions linked to Greenland and U.S. tariff threats. Members of the European Parliament said the current political environment is not conducive to advancing the deal. Reason for the Suspension The move follows sharp differences between the U.S. and European […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s Tariff Circus and the Audience That Refuses to Leave

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The spectacle has always been loud, theatrical, and wrapped in patriotism. Tariffs were unveiled like a traveling circus, complete with fiery speeches, national flags, and a simple promise repeated endlessly: foreign countries will pay. China will pay. America will win. The audience cheered, the show rolled on, and almost no one asked the only question […]

International

India and EU Close to Historic Trade Agreement

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

India and the European Union are close to finalising a long-pending free trade agreement, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, she said negotiations have reached an advanced stage and described the proposed pact as a historic milestone in India–EU economic relations. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why Linking BRICS Digital Currencies Could Save India Up to $1 Billion a Year

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

India’s central bank has quietly made one of the most economically consequential proposals in recent BRICS discussions. By urging the government to place interoperability of central bank digital currencies on the BRICS agenda, the Reserve Bank of India is not chasing ideological headlines or currency symbolism. It is targeting a very old and very expensive […]

International

US Flags Concerns Over Canada’s Chinese EV Imports

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

The United States has raised concerns over Canada’s decision to allow imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, calling the move problematic for North American trade and manufacturing. US officials said the policy could undermine efforts to protect domestic auto industries and create trade distortions across the region. Canada’s Policy Shift Canada has moved to permit a