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

Economy National

India Trade Deficit Widens To $25 Billion In December

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to around $25 billion in December as imports rose faster than exports, according to official data. The increase marked a reversal from the previous month, when the trade gap had narrowed. Imports Outpace Exports Merchandise exports recorded marginal growth during the month, supported by sectors such as engineering goods and […]

International

China Records Trade Surplus Despite Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

China posted a record trade surplus in 2025 despite continued tariff measures imposed by the United States, underlining the country’s strong export performance amid global trade tensions. Exports Offset U.S. Slowdown Official customs data showed China’s total trade surplus rose to nearly $1.2 trillion in 2025, the highest on record. Exports grew steadily through the […]

International

India, US Discuss Trade and Energy Cooperation

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

India and the United States held high-level talks focusing on trade, energy and strategic cooperation, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The conversation covered key economic and geopolitical issues as both sides look to strengthen bilateral ties. Trade and Economic Engagement The two leaders discussed ongoing trade

International

India and US to Discuss Trade Issues on January 13

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

India and the United States are set to continue discussions on bilateral trade issues, with the next scheduled call on January 13, 2026, according to Washington’s newly appointed ambassador to New Delhi. Both countries said they remain engaged in talks despite past setbacks in negotiating a trade agreement. Ongoing Negotiations and Challenges Trade negotiations between