India Opposes WTO Investment Pact

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

National Politics

India has opposed the proposed Investment Facilitation for Development agreement from being brought into the World Trade Organization framework, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying New Delhi stood alone on the issue at the WTO ministerial meeting. India’s position is that

International

China Seeks WTO Talks with India Over Trade Measures

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

China has requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organization over New Delhi’s tariffs on information and communication technology products and subsidy schemes in the solar energy sector. The move marks the first step in a formal dispute process under WTO rules and reflects rising trade friction between the two Asian economies. Issues raised […]

International

Brazil Threatens 50% Tariff on US goods in Response from Aug

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned that Brazil will impose a 50% tariff on US goods if Washington follows through on its proposed tariff hike on Brazilian imports starting August 1. Lula said Brazil remains open to diplomatic talks but made it clear that if negotiations fail, his government will invoke the […]

Business Trade

India Plans Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods Amid Trade Row

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

India has escalated trade tensions with the United States by formally notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its intent to impose retaliatory tariffs on select U.S. goods. The decision comes in response to Washington’s recent 25% safeguard duties on automobile and auto part imports. This marks a hardened stance by New Delhi just days […]

Trade

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Water Treatment Chemical Imports from China and Japan

By Editor - News Desk March 10, 2025

To protect domestic manufacturers, India has levied an anti-dumping duty of up to $986 per tonne on imports of trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA) from China and Japan for five years. This measure aims to counteract unfair pricing and support the local chemical industry.