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The false dilemma between protectionism and free trade
The tariff policy of Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States represents a reconfiguration of global trade and poses serious challenges for movements against free trade agreements worldwide.
India's dairy sector pushes for safeguards in US trade talks
India, the world's largest milk producer, must protect millions of small dairy farmers in its trade talks with the United States to avoid market disruption from any surge in US imports, industry officials said.
Switzerland and US agree to accelerate trade talks, Swiss president says
Switzerland and the United States have agreed to accelerate their trade talks and are determined to reach an agreement quickly, Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter said, without specifying a time frame.
EU 'fully committed' to reaching US trade deal: commissioner
The European Union remains "fully committed" to reaching a trade agreement with the United States, the bloc's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said following calls with top US officials.
Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the European Union by more than a month.
India likely to allow government contracts to foreign firms including US amid trade talks
India is preparing to open a significant portion of its protected government procurement market to foreign companies, including firms from the United States, two government sources said, marking a notable policy shift that could extend to other trading partners.
Vietnam, US conclude second round of talks on reciprocal trade deal
Vietnam and the United States made progress during the second round of reciprocal trade agreement negotiations held in Washington D.C., focusing on harmonizing interests and addressing key economic and trade issues.
First tranche of India-US bilateral trade deal likely before July: Sources
India and the United States are set to sign the first tranche of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) before July, with ongoing negotiations led by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal focusing on goods and services trade, including labour-intensive exports.
Kenyans worry a US duty-free trade deal might end and expose them to Trump’s tariffs
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — It’s crunch time for the maker of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Hundreds of sewing machines whir in a crowded, air-conditioned factory. On another floor, workers pack clothes destined for the U.S. market.
EU seeks to inject new momentum into US trade talks
The EU has shared a revised trade proposal with Donald Trump’s administration, which takes US interests on issues including labor rights, environmental standards and economic security into account.