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Global trade is expected to drop around 18.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2020. (AFP Photo)

WTO: Global trade set to shrink 18.5% in Q2

The global trade body said that in the first quarter, the volume of merchandise trade shrank by 3% year-on-year.

23 Jun 2020 3:26 PM IST

Brajendra Navnit. (Photo by arrangement)

Dilip Cherian | Centre extends envoy's tenure ahead of WTO meeting in...

This extension comes ahead of the crucial 13th ministerial conference of the WTO in February 2024.

6 July 2023 12:05 AM IST

The commerce ministry has circulated a draft cabinet note seeking views of different departments on the proposed industrial policy that aims to promote emerging sectors, Union minister Suresh Prabhu said.

Prabhu to raise visa, steel duty, WTO issues with USTR

India's exports of steel and aluminium products to America stood at about USD 1.5 billion every year.

25 May 2018 1:54 PM IST

The government on Wednesday said Indias prospects to become a top steel exporter depends on a range of factors, including competitiveness and demand, and will not be impacted by the trade barriers the US has put on imports.

India takes US steel tariffs complaint to the WTO

Trump imposed the tariffs in March, levying 25 per cent on steel imports and 10 per cent on aluminium.

24 May 2018 8:33 AM IST

Mr Gupta said that exports should be out rightly kept out of the purview of GST as paying the tax first and getting refund is cumbersome and is affecting exports.

US challenges Indian export subsidy scheme at World Trade Organisation

'These export subsidy programmes harm American workers by creating an uneven playing field on which they must compete,'...

15 March 2018 9:18 AM IST

India has requested the US to exempt it from the hefty tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

India drags US to WTO over steel, aluminium duties

India's exports of steel and aluminium products to America stood at about USD 1.5 billion every year.

19 May 2018 2:16 PM IST

Union Railway minister Suresh Prabhu

Global trade facing challenges, India needs to boost exports: Prabhu

Prabhu said India is meeting leaders of some African countries to promote exports in the region.

23 March 2018 2:14 PM IST

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu

Suresh Prabhu lobbies with 53 nations on free trade

Prabhu also said a senior Chinese trade minister will be coming to India next week to hold talks over the huge trade...

21 March 2018 1:26 AM IST

The meeting is the first time WTO members have gathered since Donald Trumps announcement last week of a 25 per cent tariff on US imports of steel and 10 per cent on aluminum.

DG: US seeks reforms in WTO's functioning

India's steel and aluminum exports to the US amount to about $1.5 billion.

20 March 2018 1:59 AM IST

Commerce & industry minister Suresh Prabhu.

India to engage with 50 nations

Representatives from 50 countries will be gathering in New Delhi on March 19-20 for an informal WTO ministerial meeting.

19 March 2018 1:42 AM IST

Assocham president Sandeep Jajodia also urged the Centre that the NPA norms on getting the account classified under non-performing asset category for core sectors should be extended from 90-days to 180-days. (Photo:PTI)

India can't flex much: Assocham

However, the WTO route could be time consuming. So, the best course would be to stay bilaterally engaged, it said.

19 March 2018 1:38 AM IST

Singh was summoned after Pakistani newspaper Dawn quoted Pakistani officials of accusing India of harassing its diplomats and their families in the country and threatened to pull out the families if the intimidation did not stop. (Photo: Representational/File)

Pak pulls out of WTO meet in India due to diplomatic standoff

India has invited over 40 countries for the WTO mini-ministerial meeting on March 19-20.

17 March 2018 12:11 PM IST