Indian exports face rising cost pressure as EU plans carbon tax expansion: GTRI – The Times of India

Indian exports face rising cost pressure as EU plans carbon tax expansion: GTRI – The Times of India

As the European Union is set to widen its carbon border tax regime, Indian exports could face significantly higher carbon-related costs as the regime widens its scope, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).The report said the European Parliament’s environment committee has proposed extending CBAM to around 180 additional steel- and…

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Trade policy rethink: GTRI calls for tariff overhaul; simpler customs to cut costs and lift exports – The Times of India

Trade policy rethink: GTRI calls for tariff overhaul; simpler customs to cut costs and lift exports – The Times of India

India needs a comprehensive overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to reduce trade costs, improve manufacturing competitiveness and revive export growth, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Saturday, PTI reported. In a report titled A Blueprint for Modernizing India’s Import Tariffs and Customs Regime, GTRI recommended a gradual move…

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India–US trade talks: Did a missed Modi–Trump call stall the deal? GTRI flags deeper policy gaps – The Times of India

India–US trade talks: Did a missed Modi–Trump call stall the deal? GTRI flags deeper policy gaps – The Times of India

A remark by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick blaming the lack of a personal phone call from PM Narendra Modi for the stalled India–US trade deal does not stand up to scrutiny and diverts attention from substantive policy differences, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in a report released on Friday.In an interview on…

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India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report – The Times of India

India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report – The Times of India

India and New Zealand should aim to double their bilateral trade in the next five years, accordint to think tank GTRI. The organization recommends reducing import duties and strengthening partnerships in agriculture, while also calling for more direct flights and easier visa rules. These recommendations came on Sunday as both nations prepare to finalize a…

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Trump eases H-1B visa fee, but student caps cloud the future of Indian talent: Here’s why – The Times of India

Trump eases H-1B visa fee, but student caps cloud the future of Indian talent: Here’s why – The Times of India

The Trump administration’s recent decision to ease the controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee has offered relief to thousands of Indian professionals and students already in the United States. Yet, a new cap on foreign student admissions has raised concerns about the long-term flow of talent from India, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns. Visa…

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India-Qatar FTA: GTRI report flags .78 billion trade deficit; says energy ties bedrock, but diversification needed – The Times of India

India-Qatar FTA: GTRI report flags $10.78 billion trade deficit; says energy ties bedrock, but diversification needed – The Times of India

As Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal is set to begin his two-day visit to Doha from October 6, India and Qatar are expected to finalise the terms of reference (ToR) for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) this week. According to the trade policy think-tank GTRI report, India–Qatar trade stood at $14.15 billion in…

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