New Delhi: Although details are still emerging, the announcement of the India-US trade deal could not have come at a more opportune time. Having just shipped containers for the summer season, textile, leather and footwear manufacturers were worried about orders for next season. Smaller players had almost stopped shipments over the past few months and…
Bernd Debusmann Jr, White House correspondent WATCH: BBC’s Faisal Islam on how Trump’s Davos speech was received President Donald Trump says the US is exploring a possible deal on Greenland after talks with NATO backed off by threatening to impose tariffs on European allies who opposed his US plans to acquire the island. On social media,…
Bloomberg via Getty Images The European Parliament plans to suspend approval of the US tariff deal. The European Parliament plans to suspend approval of the US tariff deal agreed in July, according to sources close to the International Trade Committee. The suspension will be announced on Wednesday in Strasbourg, France. This move would signify an…
Manila, Philippines—Japan and the Philippines signed a defence agreement on Thursday that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food, and other necessities during joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and strengthen their preparedness for natural disasters. Japan has faced increasing political, trade and security tension with China, which…
