Economy & Trade

Economy & Trade category explores global markets, trade relations, and economic trends shaping India and the world.

US India trade deal controversy press conference scene showing Deleted India map with Aksai Chin and PoK alongside $500 billion commitment edited to intends between Trump and Modi
Bangladesh US textile deal comparison showing zero tariff garments made with US cotton from Bangladesh versus Indian garments facing 18 percent US tariff, with Trump and Muhammad Yunus agreeing while India reacts with concern

Bangladesh US Textile Deal: Why Washington Gained the Most While India Faces a New Export Challenge

February 10, 2026

The Bangladesh US textile deal gives zero-tariff access to Bangladeshi garments made....

India US 18 percent tariff agreement showing protected Indian agriculture alongside limited US farm access during Modi–Trump trade negotiations

India US 18 Percent Tariff Agreement: Inside the Key Agriculture Market Deal Modi Called “Historic”

February 10, 2026

The India US 18 percent tariff agreement quietly reshaped global trade equations—cutting....

Bangladesh US secret trade deal showing Muhammad Yunus signing a confidential US–Bangladesh trade document as Donald Trump observes and Narendra Modi watches with strategic concern

Bangladesh US Secret Trade Deal: Why Dhaka Is Nervous About the India–US Agreement

February 8, 2026

The Bangladesh US secret trade deal is triggering alarm across South Asia.....

India Russia oil trade controversy showing Donald Trump claiming India will stop buying Russian oil, Vladimir Putin denying the claim, and India continuing oil imports through refinery and tanker operations
Donald Trump and Narendra Modi in a tense handshake as US tariffs on Indian exports drop to 18 percent, symbolizing the India US trade deal impact on markets and geopolitics