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 […]
India Inc. concerned about impact of reciprocal tariffs, warns jobs are at stake: Sources – CNBC TV18
The Indian industry is worried about the impact of US reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2, according to sources. While talks for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the US are progressing well, sources told CNBC-TV18 that industry leaders are pushing for a swift conclusion to the deal to mitigate […]
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 in talks to reduce tariffs in bilateral trade agreement with US: Sources – CNBC TV18
India is currently engaged in discussions with the United States to reduce average applied tariffs, with the aim of advancing a mutually beneficial trade relationship, sources told CNBC-TV18. This development is seen as part of India’s broader effort to lower tariffs through a series of bilateral trade agreements, following similar steps with countries like Australia, […]
PM Modi US Visit: India must seek faster supply of Tejas aircraft engines, says Former Foreign Secretary Shashank – CNBC TV18
US President Donald Trump is expected to host a dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 12. According to sources, the two leaders will hold both bilateral and delegation-level meetings, with a potential trade agreement on the horizon. During his visit, PM Modi is also set to meet a select group of American […]
India, US may lay out roadmap for trade agreement during PM Modi’s Washington visit – CNBC TV18
Bilateral trade is likely to be a priority when Prime Minister Modi and US Donald President Trump meet in Washington DC next week. Sources tell CNBC-TV18 that both Modi and Trump may set a 7-8 month timeline for concluding talks on a trade deal. Both sides may want to seal a deal when President Trump […]
US Presidential Elections: Former Indian Foreign Secretary predicts renewed trade talks under Trump – CNBC TV18
Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla, the former Indian Foreign Secretary, has indicated that a partial trade agreement between India and the United States may be back on the table if Donald Trump wins the upcoming election. In conversation with CNBC-TV18, Shringla suggested that it would be logical to revisit the trade deal that was nearly concluded […]