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’Trump’s model isn’t a free trade agreement, it’s a YATRA...’: GTRI on India-US trade deal
9-Jul-2025 Business Today
“Trump’s model isn’t a free trade agreement; it’s a YATRA — Yielding to American Tariff Retaliation Agreement,” GTRI said, highlighting the US President’s aggressive stance on trade negotiations.
Israel eyes deeper economic ties with India, finalising investment protection deal
9-Jul-2025 Reuters
Israel and India are finalising an investment protection agreement and expect to sign it in the coming months, Israel’s Finance Ministry said.
Close to deal with India, says US President Donald Trump
9-Jul-2025 Hindustan Times
US President Donald Trump stated that the US and India are close to finalizing a trade deal amid ongoing negotiations. Although America’s reciprocal tariffs on India were extended from July 9 to August 1, a special Indian negotiating team recently concluded key discussions in the US.
Indian farmers reject proposed trade deals with West and prepare for July 9 national strike
9-Jul-2025 People Dispatch
Major Indian farmer’s groups have announced they will participate in the upcoming July 9 national strike call made by the central trade unions against the government’s anti-worker policies.
Trinidad and Tobago seeking partial scope trade agreement with India
7-Jul-2025 Nation News
The Trinidad and Tobago government said it intends becoming the first Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to enter into a partial scope trade agreement with India.
Active negotiations on with over dozen countries for finalising BIT: Official
7-Jul-2025 NDTV
India is actively negotiating bilateral investment treaties with over a dozen countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Oman, European Union, Switzerland, Russia, and Australia, a government official said.
Kerala minister opposes India-US free trade agreement over agriculture concerns
7-Jul-2025 KNN
Kerala’s Agriculture Minister, P Prasad, has voiced strong opposition to the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement, raising alarm over its potential impact on India’s agricultural sector.
Indian agriculture should be kept out free trade agreement with US or other countries: SKM leaders
7-Jul-2025 The Hindu
Samyukta Kisan Morcha leaders warned that Indian agriculture should be kept out of any free trade agreement with the US or other countries.
India may consider terminating Asean pact as FTA review drags
7-Jul-2025 Hindustan Times
The India-ASEAN FTA, has been criticized for its weak "rules of origin" provisions, which have facilitated massive dumping of Chinese goods through some ASEAN countries, negatively impacting Indian industries.
Analyzing the India-UK FTA: is India giving up its ‘digital sovereignty’ dream?
2-Jul-2025 Medianama
The India-UK FTA includes several trade liberalization measures, with a special emphasis on digital trade provisions. These provisions, while appearing to promote free trade principles like non-discrimination, have significant implications for India’s domestic digital policies aimed at maintaining regulatory control and supporting digital sovereignty.
US-India trade deal likely ’very soon’ as Trump plans tariff meetings
1-Jul-2025 The Economic Times
India and the US are in critical negotiations to avoid reinstating a 26% tariff on Indian goods after a temporary suspension ends on July 9. India has taken a tough stance, especially on agricultural and dairy concessions, areas sensitive for the country.
Clauses on critical minerals to be part of FTA ambits
1-Jul-2025 Financial Express
India’s National Critical Minerals Mission targets global partnerships and FTAs to secure key resources. With Rs 34,300 crore investment till 2030-31, it aims to boost exploration, overseas acquisition, processing, and recycling of critical minerals vital for modern manufacturing and self-reliance.
Agriculture a ’red line’ in trade talks with US, Indian finance minister tells Financial Express
30-Jun-2025 Reuters
India’s agriculture and dairy are "big red lines" in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
India-ASEAN FTA review to be completed as soon as possible: MEA
30-Jun-2025 The Hindu Business Line
India aims to complete the review of its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with ASEAN, known as the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), as quickly as possible while continuing engagement with ASEAN on the matter.
India-UK free trade deal likely to be inked by July-end; commerce secretary in London to expedite process
25-Jun-2025 Live Mint
The free trade agreement between India and the UK is expected to be signed by July-end, following three years of on-and-off negotiations. The deal will eliminate tariffs on labour-intensive goods and reduce costs on imports like whisky and cars from the UK.
India seeks fairer ASEAN FTA terms amid trade deficit, flags asymmetry in tariff openings
24-Jun-2025 CNBC TV18
With nine rounds of renegotiation already having taken place for the ASEAN FTA review, sources pointed out that all offensive and defensive interests of the industry are being taken into account for FTAs with complementary economies.
India eyes critical minerals as trade talks with Canada revive
23-Jun-2025 Financial Express
India and Canada revive FTA talks, eyeing collaboration on critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. As India diversifies from China, Canada’s rich reserves and ESG-compliant supply offer strategic opportunities for EV, solar, and tech sectors through joint ventures and trade pacts.
India, UK review FTA progress, pact may be signed by September
20-Jun-2025 Financial Express
India and the UK reviewed progress on their Free Trade Agreement, aiming to sign it by September 2025. The pact, under legal review, may take up to 15 months to become operational and will boost cooperation in trade, tech, defence, and innovation.
India readies 4-pronged trade deal strategy
20-Jun-2025 The Times of India
India has drawn up a four-pronged strategy for free trade agreements, focused on developed economies, mineral-rich countries, developing nations, and neighbours.
A closer look at the India-Uzbekistan BIT 2024: Key provisions and implications
20-Jun-2025 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
The treaty is a prime illustration of India’s post-2016 BIT policy in action and follows India’s Model BIT closely.