As trade tensions escalate globally, Christine Bliss, President of the Coalition of Services Industries, has emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive trade agreement between the US and India. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, she stressed that negotiations must extend beyond tariff reductions to include digital trade and services to ensure lasting economic benefits. Bliss […]
Broad India-US trade deal could benefit China more than America, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal – CNBC TV18
India’s ongoing trade negotiations with the United States could inadvertently benefit China more than America, according to former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Sibal warned that a broad-based trade deal, as advocated by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, would not serve American interests as expected. “If we don’t negotiate a product-based […]
India, EU discuss efforts to accelerate FTA talks – CNBC TV18
With India and the EU setting the year-end deadline to conclude a free trade agreement, teams from both sides held discussions on Saturday to accelerate efforts towards a balanced and mutually beneficial pact. The meeting was held between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic in […]
PM Modi, European Commission Chief Von der Leyen hold talks – CNBC TV18
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on imparting fresh momentum to the India-European Union (EU) strategic partnership. The two sides are expected to take stock of the ongoing negotiations to firm up an ambitious trade deal as well as explore ways to boost trade […]
UK India Business Council welcomes resumption of FTA talks – CNBC TV18
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) on Tuesday welcomed the British government’s announcement to resume Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks between India and the UK in early 2025. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office made the announcement following his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil […]
UK’s new government to restart trade talks with India and other partners – CNBC TV18
Britain’s new government said on Monday it was restarting talks aimed at securing free trade agreements (FTAs) with India and countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose Labour Party returned to government after 14 years in opposition following a landslide victory at a July 4 election, has made economic growth the […]