For the first time! China trade surplus hits  trillion in November; exports to US continue to slide – The Times of India

For the first time! China trade surplus hits $1 trillion in November; exports to US continue to slide – The Times of India

China ended November with a historic milestone, recording an annual trade surplus of more than $1 trillion for the first time. Official figures released on Monday show that booming exports to markets outside the United States more than compensated for shrinking US demand.The breakthrough came only weeks after Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump negotiated…

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US–India trade: India’s exports to US drop nearly 12% in September, imports rise 11.8% – The Times of India

US–India trade: India’s exports to US drop nearly 12% in September, imports rise 11.8% – The Times of India

India’s merchandise exports to the United States fell 11.93% to $5.46 billion in September amid Washington’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, while imports from the US rose 11.78% to $3.98 billion, according to data from the commerce ministry.During April–September FY26, exports to the US grew 13.37% to $45.82 billion, while imports increased 9% to $25.6…

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Donald Trump tariffs: Container freight rates likely to remain subdued amid uncertainty; expected to correct 10–15% – The Times of India

Donald Trump tariffs: Container freight rates likely to remain subdued amid uncertainty; expected to correct 10–15% – The Times of India

Container freight rates are expected to remain subdued for the rest of FY26 as uncertainty in global trade continues, driven by US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies, industry experts said. According to ET, exporters rushed shipments to the US ahead of the August 27 deadline for a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods, targeting…

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