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India proposes retaliatory duties against US auto tariffs
The Times of India
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India has proposed retaliatory duties against the US for imposing tariffs on auto parts imports, citing violations of WTO norms. The US safeguard measure, a 25% tariff increase, impacts nearly $2.9 billion in Indian exports. India reserves the...
Tariffs on China could drive up the cost of July 4th fireworks shows
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- There will be plenty of eyes on the sky Friday as fireworks displays light up across Maine. But the cost of those dazzling shows may be rising, as tariffs on Chinese imports continue under the Trump administration. Fireworks are...
SBI’s profit grew more than India’s GDP. Should you add the stock to your watchlist again?
Mint
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July 5, 2025
When well-funded groups like HDFC and Tata are seeking to leverage the bull market valuations through the IPOs, will others stay behind? In the last few years, several new-age technology entities have gone public despite being loss-making at the...
Japan reaffirms commitment to continue trade talks with U.S.
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 4, 2025
Japan reaffirms commitment to continue trade talks with U.S. [Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:52:59 +0300] Tokyo – Saba: Japan confirmed on Friday its intention to continue negotiations with the United States in tariff discussions, aiming to reach a mutually...
Japan's household spending in May up 4.7% on year
Japan Today
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July 4, 2025
Japan's household spending rose a real 4.7 percent in May from a year earlier, marking the first rise in two months and the fastest increase since August 2022, boosted by strong auto purchases and travel demand, government data showed Friday....
Trinidad and Tobago seeking partial scope trade agreement with India
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday said it intends to become the first Caribbean Community (Caricom) country to enter into a partial scope trade agreement with India. Trinidad’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad...
US-India trade deal to be struggling under looming tariffs deadline
The American Bazaar
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July 4, 2025
Trade relations between India and the United States are tense amid the looming deadline for tariffs set by President Donald Trump. Sources told Moneycontrol, a mini-trade deal between India and the United States requires a political push from...
Chinese ethane imports to rebound as US lifts export restrictions
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 4, 2025
Imports of ethane feedstock for Chinese petrochemical plants are set to rebound in August after the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed export restrictions on ethane shipments to China, said Chemweek. “Loading will be resumed soon,...
World News | India-Trinidad Tobago Sign Six MoUs to Boost Cooperation
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago] July 5 (ANI): India and Trinidad and Tobago have signed six agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Caribbean nation to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas, including...
World News | India to Gift 2000 Laptops to School Students in Trinidad and Tobago, Extends OCI Card Facility Up to 6th Generation: MEA
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 5 (ANI): During his visit to Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a number of key announcements to boost ties between both nations, including gifting of 2000 laptops to school students and...
China, EU Willing to Talk After Brussels Bars Chinese Firms From Medical Device Tenders
Caixin
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China has accused the European Union of unilaterally erecting new trade barriers and threatened countermeasures after Brussels last week banned Chinese companies and products from taking part in EU government medical device tenders that exceed 5...
India-EFTA trade pact likely to be implemented in next couple of months: Piyush Goyal
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA is likely to come into force in the next couple of months, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. The two sides signed the Trade and Economic...
China’s grassroots ‘World Cup’ ignites football frenzy
Borneo Post
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July 4, 2025
Lu Zhiyong (left) competes during Changzhou’s fifth round match against Nanjing at the 2025 Jiangsu Football City League on June 21, 2025. – Xinhua photo NANJING (July 5): Those eager to catch a glimpse of next year’s FIFA World Cup magic a little...
Washington Eases Export Restrictions on Software Bound for China
Tunisie Numerique
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July 4, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The United States has just lifted several restrictions imposed in recent months on the export of critical software used in semiconductor design, as well as on the sale of ethane to China. This decision, announced...
Epson inaugurates 1st manufacturing facility in India
The Print
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July 4, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Seiko Epson Corporation on Friday inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in the country, which will create 200 direct jobs. The ink tank printer facility, set up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has been established in...
The India-US trade deal is on Trump's desk. Will he sign?
Mint
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July 5, 2025
The key sticking points remain the same as reported by Mint on 11 June. “The final stretch of India-US trade talks has centred around sensitive sectors such as dairy, agriculture, digital, genetically modified (GM) seeds and medical services, with...
Indian consumer firms Dabur, Godrej flag Q1 profit pressures
Business Recorder
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July 4, 2025
Honey-to-packaged juice maker Dabur India expects first-quarter operating profit growth to marginally lag a low single-digit rise in revenue, while peer Godrej Consumer said its core profit margin will be below its targeted range. Dabur’s...
Backhaul spectrum clash: Telcos face off against tech giants over India's internet backbone
Mint
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July 4, 2025
A rift is also brewing among telcos on India’s spectrum allocation method for backhaul services. Backhaul is the link that connects mobile towers and Wi-Fi points to the main internet network, helping data travel between devices and the wider web....
Trump’s China tariffs may threaten the future of America’s fireworks festivals
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Tata Power to lead India’s energy transition: N Chandrasekaran
Financial Express
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The country met only 42% of the peak summer power demand this year from coal-based generation despite its stated reliance on it, Tata Power chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Friday, highlighting the growth in India’s clean and green energy...