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EU must shift to open way for Brexit trade deal, says UK minister
Reuters | By Reuters | Posted by Shivani Kumar
UPDATED ON DEC 20, 2020 03:19 PM IST
“Unfortunately, the EU have put in some unreasonable demands ... They do not respect the result of the referendum,” Hancock told Sky News, repeating that sticking points were on fisheries and the so-called level playing field on fair competition rules.
Clock may run out on interim deal with India, says top US trade negotiator
Hindustan Times, Washington, DC | By Yashwant Raj
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2020 11:31 PM IST
It signals the likely end of the Trump administration’s efforts to get a smaller, interim trade deal with India to set up a larger and more ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at a later stage
Boris Johnson says ‘strong possibility’ of UK, EU failing to agree on trade deal
Moscow | By Asian News International| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON DEC 11, 2020 05:24 AM IST
During an interview at Downing Street that was screened by UK broadcasters, the prime minister said there was a “strong possibility” that both sides would fail to resolve their differences, and urged citizens and businesses to step up preparations for a no-deal Brexit.
US cautions on Atma Nirbhar, points to ‘systemic’ issues in trade talks
Hindustan Times, Washington | By Yashwant Raj
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2020 01:13 AM IST
US deputy Under-Secretary for international trade Joseph Semsar urged India to focus on creating an environment that will enhance its position in the global supply chain.
Rupee surges 7 paise to 74.26 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai | By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 26, 2020 10:47 AM IST
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, advanced 0.11 per cent to 93.12.
Donald Trump cancels China talks, raising questions about trade deal
Bloomberg | By Bloomberg| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 19, 2020 08:12 AM IST
Addressing whether the U.S. would pull out of the phase-one deal, Trump said: “We’ll see what happens.” Terminating the deal would require a written notification and take effect 60 days later, unless both parties agree on a different date.
‘Not interested in talking to China’: Donald Trump on Phase 2 of trade deal
Washington | By Asian News International | Posted by Prashasti Singh
UPDATED ON JUL 15, 2020 06:10 AM IST
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed the Phase One deal in January. The two sides described the pact as a first-phase agreement, to be followed by new negotiations toward a more expansive deal in a second and possibly third phase.
US meat industry puzzled by China’s import ban for 1 plant
Omaha(US) | By Associated Press | Posted by Kanishka Sarkar
UPDATED ON JUN 23, 2020 02:51 PM IST
Meat exports grew significantly throughout the first three months of the year despite the fact that dozens of US meatpacking plants closed temporarily after outbreaks of the coronavirus among their workers.
The sharp dip in US-China ties
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2020 07:21 PM IST
India must engage with both, maintaining a soft balance
Taking out his iPad, PM Modi made on the spot trade presentation to Trump
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Shishir Gupta
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2020 12:57 PM IST
According to those present at Hyderabad House, PM Modi took upon himself to remove the misgivings of US President Donald Trump that India was treating his country unfairly with little effort being made to address an adverse trade deficit.
India, US look to fast-track conclusion of ‘phase one’ of trade deal
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Rezaul H Laskar
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2020 06:25 AM IST
The two sides hadn’t been able to bridge differences to come up with a widely anticipated limited trade package ahead of Trump’s visit during February 24-25.
US’s differing foreign policies| HT Editorial
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 25, 2020 07:49 PM IST
Trump’s visit was a success. But a trade deal remains elusive
Trump to raise trade barriers, religious freedom on India visit, say officials
Hindustan Times, Washington | By Yashwant Raj
UPDATED ON FEB 22, 2020 06:47 PM IST
Prospects of trade deal being announced during the president’s two-day visit have dimmed considerably despite his efforts to talk it up in public rallies and remarks.
India, US line up major defence advancements
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Shishir Gupta
UPDATED ON FEB 22, 2020 06:12 AM IST
The first official said President Trump was only keen on visiting Delhi but that India insisted that he do a public event in Ahmedabad on February 24, as a sort of direct outreach to Indians
‘May make tremendous trade deal with India, but will put America first’: Donald Trump
Washington | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON FEB 21, 2020 08:32 AM IST
Donald Trump’s India visit: Ahead of the visit, there have been talks about India and the United States agreeing on a trade package as a precursor to a major trade deal.
Little progress on trade, India, US to talk defence during Donald Trump’s visit
Hindustan Times, Washington/New Delhi | By Yashwant Raj and Rezaul H Laskar
UPDATED ON FEB 20, 2020 08:31 AM IST
Following intense exchanges on trade-related issues in recent months, commerce minister Piyush Goyal and US trade representative Robert Lighthizer had mutually agreed not to rush into a deal in view of the complicated issues involved, said the people who asked not to be identified.
India’s trade challenge | HT Editorial
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 19, 2020 06:08 PM IST
The absence of a deal with the US points to a larger problem
‘Saving big trade deal with India for later’: Donald Trump ahead of visit
Washington | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON FEB 19, 2020 07:34 AM IST
Donald Trump is scheduled to visit India on February 24 and 25.
In Namaste Trump, an Eisenhower throwback
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Pramit Pal Chaudhuri
UPDATED ON FEB 19, 2020 06:34 AM IST
The first time India used teeming thousands to woo a US president was during Dwight D Eisenhower’s state visit in December 1959.
Rishi Sunak, Narayana Murthy’s son-in-law prepares for UK budget
London | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON FEB 18, 2020 11:45 PM IST
Britain finally departed the European Union on January 31, leaving Johnson tasked with striking trade deals worldwide.
Trump’s food: What’s on US President’s menu besides a trade deal
Livemint, New Delhi | By Rashmi Sanyal
UPDATED ON FEB 18, 2020 12:23 PM IST
Trump is a known lover of Diet Coke, McDonald’s and meatloaf.The US president doesn’t drink coffee, tea, or alcohol
India-US trade deal has a chance based on history of last-minute dash to finishing line
Hindustan Times, Washington | By Yashwant Raj
UPDATED ON FEB 18, 2020 10:18 AM IST
The 2010 US support for India’s claim to permanent membership of the UN Security Council was not irreversibly final till 10 or 15 minutes before President Barack Obama and his delegation set out for Parliament in New Delhi where he announced it, overturning a long-running US policy.
India, US ties are unshakeable, says top US diplomat
Washington | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON FEB 17, 2020 01:45 AM IST
Ahead of the presidential visit, Alyssa Ayres senior fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations think-tank, said that Trump appears to be focused first and foremost on the stadium event and the prospect of very large crowds, then on a trade deal.
‘If even a tiny Phase 1 deal is not done...’: US on trade pact during Trump visit
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 14, 2020 01:38 PM IST
A trade deal was seen as the chief goal for the trip when the two sides began planning the presidential trip.
India offers US dairy, chicken legs to seal elusive trade deal with Trump: Report
New Delhi/Washington | By Reuters
UPDATED ON FEB 14, 2020 09:17 AM IST
India, the world’s largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy imports to protect the livelihoods of 80 million rural households involved in the industry.
‘Right deal’ or no deal, says Trump on trade pact with India ahead of visit
Hindustan Times, Washington | By Yashwant Raj
UPDATED ON SEP 22, 2020 09:47 PM IST
A trade deal was seen as the chief goal for the trip when the two sides began planning the presidential trip. But a sense of uncertainty has set in now.
Ahmedabad, Delhi, Agra may be stops on Donald Trump’s India trip
Hindustan Times, Washington | By Yashwant Raj
UPDATED ON FEB 08, 2020 02:07 AM IST
A trade deal is expected to be the crowning achievement of the India visit of Donald Trump, and the two sides are trying to have it ready by then.
Deepen the partnership with the European Union, writes Shyam Saran
By Shyam Saran
UPDATED ON FEB 03, 2020 09:02 PM IST
There is a strategic, economic, and political convergence between New Delhi and Brussels
Donald Trump signs long-awaited North American trade deal
Washington | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON JAN 30, 2020 06:23 AM IST
The USMCA replaces the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, which Trump has long targeted, saying that it resulted in shipping US jobs abroad.
China in elite $10,000 per capita GDP club
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Roshan Kishore
UPDATED ON JAN 18, 2020 04:57 AM IST
The Chinese economy grew at 6.1% in 2019, its lowest GDP growth in 29 years. Yet, China’s importance in the global economy cannot be overemphasised.