Topic: Trade War
India has to plan for a hot war where friends are few. US-China cold war won’t help it
A careful analysis of Trump’s policies on China reveals that the primary driver is self-interest. And India can’t count on it.
Why India and other Asian nations are struggling to capitalise on China-US trade war
Reproducing the kind of supply chains, marketing access & existing contacts built up by manufacturers in China’s industrial cities is a big challenge.
No US-China trade deal yet, but Trump invites Xi for signing of phase one
US and China have been locked in a trade war for a year, which included Trump slapping huge tariffs on Chinese goods.
India quitting RCEP indicates global trade could be in for another Cold War
Tensions between China and the US force nations to take sides. It’s a path that’s grimly reminiscent of the aftermath of World War II.
How trade war and China’s economic shift are roiling global shipping
Maritime shipping volumes grew just 2.7% to 11 billion tons last year, says United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, in its annual review.
Trump has finally accepted Modi’s friend request and all is well
Modi has at last found a way to be useful to Trump.
India again lobbies with Beijing to sell its generic medicines amid US-China trade war
Modi govt has asked China to provide quick clearances for made-in-India drugs at the India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue meet held between 7-9 September.
US-China trade war, Russia inclusion make G7 summit a sinkhole for global governance
Overall atmosphere of the meeting was reported to be tense with leaders exchanging barbs.
Sensex falls from record high as Modi names new finance minister, trade war continues
The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ended 0.3% lower at 39,714.20 in Mumbai, after a volatile session during which it gained as much as 0.7%. The NSE Nifty 50 Index retreated 0.2%.
US and China’s trade war threatens to stymie growing world economy
As US and China slap fresh tariffs on each others goods, stocks and industrial output has fallen, leading to an investment slow down.
Why French President Macron’s clash of civilisations with Islam is misguided
Macron seems oblivious to a deepening problem at home: The old French model, which claimed to be superior to all social systems, is unsuited to an increasingly multi-ethnic society.
Revival in demand & business activity push Indian economy’s animal spirits up in September
Economists attributed the recovery to pent-up demand after a strict lockdown imposed in March hit the consumption of goods and services.
Defence
China lacks ‘honest intent’, be prepared for any eventuality, Rajnath Singh tells Army
Speaking in Delhi, the Defence Minister told military commanders that the government will strongly back reforms in the armed forces including setting up of theatre commands.
Trump or Biden? Doesn’t matter to India-US ties as they’re in a full, strategic embrace
Pompeo & Esper’s visit to India for the 2+2 talks is proof that old hypocrisies are history, and supreme national interest has again driven a strategic choice.