Dumping allegations: US solar panel manufacturers want tariffs on India, Indonesia & Laos imports; aim to protect billions of dollars of investment – Times of India

Dumping allegations: US solar panel manufacturers want tariffs on India, Indonesia & Laos imports; aim to protect billions of dollars of investment – Times of India

A coalition of leading US solar panel manufacturers has filed a formal petition urging the US commerce department to impose tariffs on solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos.The group alleges that producers in these countries are flooding the American market with artificially low-priced solar panels, harming the domestic solar manufacturing industry.According to a Reuters…

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Trump tariffs: US slaps 17% duty on Mexican tomato imports; commerce department calls move fair protection for farmers – Times of India

Trump tariffs: US slaps 17% duty on Mexican tomato imports; commerce department calls move fair protection for farmers – Times of India

The US government on Monday announced a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico, aiming to protect and revive its own domestic tomato industry. The move comes after talks with Mexican officials collapsed without reaching a new agreement to avoid the tariff.Mexico currently supplies about 70% of the US tomato market, up from…

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‘Oil prices would have hit 0-130’: India says its oil imports from Russia helped global markets; Hardeep Puri hits out at critics – Times of India

‘Oil prices would have hit $120-130’: India says its oil imports from Russia helped global markets; Hardeep Puri hits out at critics – Times of India

Addressing critics of India’s Russian oil imports, Puri noted that certain commentators make unwarranted criticisms of Indian policies. (AI image) India’s ongoing crude oil imports from Russia have contributed to global energy price stability, according to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri. He has said that discontinuing Russian oil trade would have caused crude…

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India-US trade deal: India eyes middle ground, mulls GM-free ‘self-certification’ for US food imports as Donald Trump’s tariff deadline nears – Times of India

India-US trade deal: India eyes middle ground, mulls GM-free ‘self-certification’ for US food imports as Donald Trump’s tariff deadline nears – Times of India

India and the United States are engaged in detailed negotiations to finalise a trade agreement before July 9. (AI image) India-US trade deal: India and the United States are engaged in detailed negotiations to finalise a trade agreement before July 9, when US President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline kicks in. The two countries are seeking…

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India-Bangladesh trade: India curbs cetain jute imports from Bangladesh via land, allows only Nhava Sheva port access – Times of India

India-Bangladesh trade: India curbs cetain jute imports from Bangladesh via land, allows only Nhava Sheva port access – Times of India

India on Friday banned imports of certain jute products and woven fabrics from Bangladesh through all land routes, permitting entry only via the Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra, amid increasingly strained relations between the two nations.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in a notification, said “Import from Bangladesh shall not be allowed from any…

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India-US trade: Merchandise exports to Washington up 16.9%; imports dip to .62 billion in May – Times of India

India-US trade: Merchandise exports to Washington up 16.9%; imports dip to $3.62 billion in May – Times of India

India’s merchandise exports to the United States grew by 16.93% year-on-year in May, reaching $8.83 billion. Imports from the US, on the contrary, dipped 5.76% to $3.62 billion, according to data released by the commerce ministry.The upward trend continued into the April–May period, with exports to the US climbing 21.78% to $17.25 billion. Imports during…

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Auto companies seek govt help for magnet imports – Times of India

Auto companies seek govt help for magnet imports – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The automobile industry has sought govt support in expediting approvals from the Chinese govt for importing rare earth magnets used in various applications, including passenger cars. As per sources, various domestic suppliers have already sought approval from the Chinese govt through their local vendors in China.However, no approvals have been granted so far,…

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Morning news wrap: Trump announces 50% tariff on steel imports; Colombia withdraws pro-Pakistan statement after Tharoor’s disappointment | India News – Times of India

Morning news wrap: Trump announces 50% tariff on steel imports; Colombia withdraws pro-Pakistan statement after Tharoor’s disappointment | India News – Times of India

Today’s news wrap includes updates on Donald Trump’s tariffs, foreign delegations India-Pakistan relations among others. Trump announced a steep hike in steel import tariffs—from 25% to 50%—aimed at safeguarding the American steel industry, while also reiterating his claim of averting a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan during his tenure. Meanwhile, all-party delegation led…

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