Trade through the Nathu-La resumed on August 1 after being suspended in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The route will operate seasonally from May to November, with trading from Monday to Thursday under the existing list of approved commodities.

 Nathu-La Border Trade Resumes After Six Years | Wion News 

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is escalating in the Black Sea, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and global trade. At the same time, tensions continue to simmer in West Asia around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, two of the world's most strategic shipping chokepoints. With multiple maritime flashpoints under pressure, fears are growing over energy supplies, commercial shipping, and regional stability.

Russia and Ukraine Escalate Black Sea War, Bab Al-Mandeb and Hormuz Tensions Continue in West Asia

Trade tensions between the United States and China have intensified as Beijing announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting multiple U.S.-linked entities while tightening export controls on its globally dominant drone industry.

The new measures could affect international buyers and disrupt global supply chains for commercial and industrial drones used in logistics, agriculture, surveillance, and defense. Analysts say the tighter export controls may impact pricing, availability, and innovation across global markets.

Meanwhile, Chinese consumers have reacted strongly to recent U.S. actions against certain Chinese food brands, highlighting how geopolitical disputes are increasingly influencing consumer behavior and business decisions.

China Hits U.S. With Fresh Sanctions, Tightens Drone Export Controls Amid Trade Tensions

China has announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting multiple U.S.-linked entities while tightening export controls on its globally dominant drone industry, adding another chapter to the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions.

Beijing's stricter oversight of drone exports could affect international buyers and disrupt global supply chains across sectors including logistics, agriculture, surveillance, and defense. The move is expected to have implications for pricing, availability, and innovation in commercial drone markets.

Meanwhile, public sentiment in China has intensified following U.S. actions against certain Chinese food brands over alleged forced labor concerns. According to reports, many Chinese consumers have criticized the U.S. measures, highlighting how geopolitical disputes are increasingly influencing consumer behavior.

US-China Trade War Escalates | Beijing Targets American Entities and Drone Exports

US President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports of autos, drugs, and chips. The move has prompted India, Japan, and other nations to negotiate trade terms with the US. Trump’s new tariff plan aims to enforce stricter trade policies globally.

Trump escalates tariff threat with 25% tax on imports

The post-pandemic rebound in global trade, which marked a period of recovery over the past two years, is now facing a significant slowdown, as per the latest report by Fitch Ratings.

Global trade recovery hits roadblock as Fitch Ratings signals slowing growth

India and Malaysia have agreed to settle trade-related payments in Indian rupees, the New Delhi government has announced. The Indian foreign ministry made the announcement on Saturday and follows the directive of the country’s central bank—the Reserve Bank of India—which has been pushing for the settlement of international trade in Indian currency.

India and Malaysia dump dollar, to settle trade in Indian rupee

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated two prominent Indian American corporate leaders Punit Renjen and Rajesh Subramaniam to his Export Council, the principal national advisory committee on international trade.

Biden appoints two prominent Indian American corporate leaders to his Export Council

The European Union warned of “very negative consequences” if Beijing goes ahead with a new security law on Hong Kong that the West says will curtail basic rights.

Self-interest shapes China’s policies toward international trade

America's trade deficit continued to tumble in November, hitting its lowest level in three years as imports of crude oil, computers and industrial supplies fell off sharply, the government reported Tuesday.

Plunging US imports push trade deficit to 3-year low in November

US President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have a signing ceremony to sign the first phase of the US-China trade deal agreed to this month.

We will be having a signing ceremony soon, says Trump on US-China trade deal

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have a signing ceremony to sign the first phase of the US-China trade deal agreed to this month.

Deal is done, will have signing ceremony soon: Trump on China trade deal

Iran's oil-reliant economy has been hit badly since President Donald Trump last year pulled the United States out of a 2015 multinational nuclear deal with Tehran and reimposed sanctions.

Iran calls for transport insurance for Muslim nations

ASEAN foreign ministers held meetings with key dialogue and strategic partners on Thursday in Bangkok during the annual gathering of the 10-member bloc.

Japan, India, Canada FMs meet ASEAN leaders

Southeast Asian foreign ministers opened their annual meeting in Bangkok Wednesday with a call from host Thailand for deeper cooperation to expand trade and bolster prosperity in the region amid rising global challenges.

Opening of ASEAN foreign ministers meeting

Traders of India's diamond hub Surat city, in Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat, are claiming a steep fall in the export of the polished precious stones owing to the ongoing US-China trade war.

India's diamond traders claim drop in exports due to US-China trade war

The United States posted its widest monthly trade gap since 2008 in December and a record annual deficit in goods as sturdy economic growth underpinned higher spending by American consumers and businesses, according to a Dow Jones Newswires report made available to EFE on Wednesday.

United States posts record annual trade deficit

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