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Trade

Hanging by a thread: 50% US tariffs put Indian textile exporters in survival mode

The Tiruppur Exporters’ Association estimated the hub has been hit by a loss of 12 billion rupees since the US tariff hike was announced.
The Tiruppur Exporters’ Association estimated the hub has been hit by a loss of 12 billion rupees since the US tariff hike was announced.

Canada, India agree to restart trade talks, says Indian government

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as they hold a bilateral meeting during the G7 Leader's Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amber Bracken
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as they hold a bilateral meeting during the G7 Leader's Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amber Bracken

Guinea-Bissau votes for president with Embalo in tight race for second term

Supporters of Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo take part in his final campaign rally in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Luc Gnago
Supporters of Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo take part in his final campaign rally in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Canada PM Carney says world can move on without US, stresses new ties

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has focused on reducing the Canadian economy’s reliance on the US. 
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has focused on reducing the Canadian economy’s reliance on the US. 

South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences

A person uses their phone to capture the leaders family photo on a big screen, on the opening day of the G20 leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo
A person uses their phone to capture the leaders family photo on a big screen, on the opening day of the G20 leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo

India and Afghanistan to launch air cargo services to boost trade

Afghanistan's Taliban Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi addresses a delegation during a meeting in New Delhi, India, November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra
Afghanistan's Taliban Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi addresses a delegation during a meeting in New Delhi, India, November 21, 2025. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Guinea-Bissau's Embalo faces tough re-election bid after unstable first term

A man stands near campaign billboards of Guinea-Bissau's outgoing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, ahead of the presidential election scheduled for November 23, in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau November 20, 2025. REUTERS/Luc Gnago
A man stands near campaign billboards of Guinea-Bissau's outgoing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, ahead of the presidential election scheduled for November 23, in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau November 20, 2025. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

EU to toughen trade stance on China as Germany pivots

In an economic security doctrine to be unveiled on Dec 3, the European Commission will review its trade defence arsenal and decide if it must do more to deal with threats.
In an economic security doctrine to be unveiled on Dec 3, the European Commission will review its trade defence arsenal and decide if it must do more to deal with threats.

China says trade cooperation with Japan ‘severely damaged’ by Taiwan comments

Printed Chinese and Japanese flags are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Printed Chinese and Japanese flags are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

G20 countries' medium-term growth to be weakest since 2009 crisis, IMF says

Schoolchildren holding umbrellas walk across the road from a G20 banner as South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit on November 22-23, in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Schoolchildren holding umbrellas walk across the road from a G20 banner as South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit on November 22-23, in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.