NEW DELHI: India and the United States (US) are close to finalising the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement, with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal saying that negotiations are “about 99 per cent” complete. Read More: India, US aim for $500 billion trade The remarks came as a US delegation led by Brendan Lynch arrived in New […]
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Trump delays Beijing trip as Iran war disrupts diplomacy
President Donald Trump announced that his highly anticipated trip to China to meet President Xi Jinping has been postponed due to the ongoing war with Iran, which continues to complicate U.S. foreign policy and global energy markets. Trump indicated the visit will be rescheduled in roughly five to six weeks, without specifying exact dates. The […]
Modi, Trump share ‘incredible friendship’, says US envoy-designate
US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor on Monday highlighted the “incredible friendship” between President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his mission in India will focus on strengthening ties between the “oldest and the largest democracies.” Read More: India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, Lutnick says Speaking to hundreds of US embassy staffers […]
Canada ready to reboot US trade talks amid rising tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday that Canada is ready to restart trade negotiations with the United States. He added that while Canada cannot control US trade policy, it remains open to dialogue and cooperation. His statement came amid renewed trade tensions following remarks from US President Donald Trump. Trump announced on Thursday […]
ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur to address trade, conflicts, and East Timor’s accession
KUALA LUMPUR – Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and global partners, including US President Donald Trump, are set to convene in Malaysia from October 26 to 28 for a high-stakes summit focusing on trade, diplomacy, and regional security. The summit will bring together heads of state from ASEAN’s 10 member nations […]
Pakistan set for crucial trade talks in US next week
US President Donald Trump announced that a Pakistani delegation will visit the United States next week for trade negotiations. The visit comes as Pakistan faces up to 29% tariffs on its exports due to a $3 billion trade surplus. Formal talks began with a call between Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US Trade Representative […]