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Monday, December 15, 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

I’ve been driving an EV for 2 years—Indian roads are ready to switch to electric

Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.

Rupee’s turmoil has echoes of 2013

With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.