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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Topic: WTO

EU trade chief who slashed global tariffs right under Trump’s nose, set to step down

Over the past five years, Cecilia Malmstrom, known for her civility and consistency, had pushed to counter Trump’s protectionist challenge to the global trade order.

US wants to defang WTO’s top trade referee over cost of funding it

WTO’s appellate body officiates disputes that affect billions of dollars in commerce every year. US wants it drastically reformed or dismantled.

India loses domestic export subsidies case against US at WTO

Last year, US dragged India to WTO over New Delhi's export incentive & duty-free import schemes, alleging they were harming American companies.

WTO cuts global trade forecast to lowest levels in a decade

It’s the third consecutive year the WTO has reduced its expectations for global trade growth, reflecting similar readings from World Bank and IMF.

What’s RCEP & why India is moving with caution on the 16-nation free trade pact

As the 27th round of talks begins in Beijing today, a look at India's concerns that make it sceptical on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

Japan, US, EU want change in WTO rule on farm subsidy that will hurt India

Several members of the developed bloc have accused India & China of under-reporting their farm subsidies at WTO, which they believe distorts global trade.

No official information about India withdrawing MFN status, says senior Pakistani official

India on 15 February had announced the withdrawal of Most Favoured Nation status to Pakistan.

Trump attacks the World Bank by nominating an unconventional chief

Donald Trump's nominee for the post of World Bank president has been a critic of multilateral institutions.

China reacts guardedly to Japan-America-India partnership

Beijing hopes that such cooperation will promote mutual trust and cooperation in this region and play a constructive role, said China. Beijing: China on Monday reacted...

PM Modi asked to take on the US to ensure TB drugs remain affordable

Modi announced India’s plan to eliminate TB by 2025 four months ago, but American intervention has put spanner in the works.

On Camera

India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.