Category: FTA
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India–Peru FTA: A Strategic Boost for Tamil Nadu’s Industrial Sector
As India and Peru move closer to finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), attention is turning to how this partnership could reshape opportunities for Indian industry. The FTA, expected to cut tariffs and open markets in mining, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and technology, holds particular promise for Tamil Nadu, one of India’s…
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Are We Witnessing the End of FTAs and the Rise of Bilateralism?
For decades, free trade agreements (FTAs) and large regional trade blocs have been the hallmark of global economic integration. From the European Union’s single market to NAFTA (now USMCA), from ASEAN’s free trade framework to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the dominant narrative was clear: bigger is better…
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India–U.S. Trade Talks: Between Strategic Opportunity and Harsh Realities
India is currently engaged in what could be one of its most challenging trade negotiations in decades. While optimism is natural in such moments, the political and economic dynamics suggest that the road to a mutually beneficial agreement with the United States will be anything but straightforward. At the surface…
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India-UK Historic Trade Deal
Overview India and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed as the most significant trade deal for both countries in recent years. The agreement was formalized on July 24, 2025, during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in…
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Tariff Turbulence: Trump’s 35% Tariff on Canada Signals Rising Trade Tensions
In a stunning development that has sent ripples through North American markets, former US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, 2025. The declaration marks a new chapter in the already complex trade relationship between the two neighbors, rekindling anxieties…
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India-US Trade Deal Deadline Extended to July 31: What It Means and What’s at Stake
The long-anticipated trade agreement between India and the United States, originally expected by July 9, has now been extended to July 31, 2025. This extension, while not entirely unexpected, highlights the complexity of ongoing negotiations between the two nations. It also signals the high economic and strategic stakes involved for…
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What India Stands to Lose Without a Trade Deal with the US
As India and the United States approach a critical juncture in bilateral trade negotiations, the stakes have never been higher. A failure to secure a mutually favorable trade treaty could have profound implications for India’s export-driven economy, especially given the rapidly evolving global trade landscape marked by protectionism, supply chain…
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India-US FTA: The Tense Countdown to Tariffs and Trade Choices
As the world watches with bated breath, India and the United States find themselves at the crossroads of a historic trade negotiation. With the July 9, 2025 deadline looming, the prospect of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries—once hailed as a defining feature of a new era…
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