China announced higher tariffs on 60 billion US dollars worth of American goods in retaliation for US President Donald Trump's latest penalties on Chinese products, sending Wall Street into a slide.

China's hike of US tariffs sparks Asia stock losses

By raising tariffs on Chinese products, the United States will harm the interests of its businesses and consumers in the long term, according to Chinese economic experts at a seminar on China-US trade in Beijing on Sunday.

US raising tariffs will harm American businesses, consumers: Chinese experts

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

US President Donald Trump cranked up the heat in a trade battle with China on Friday, ordering a tariff hike on almost all remaining imports from the world's second-biggest economy, but Beijing said talks would continue to resolve the row.

Trump orders tariff hike on remaining Chinese imports

The benchmark S&P 500 fell on Wednesday for the third day in a row as investors remained cautious about the latest developments on US-China trade talks even after hopeful comments from the White House regarding an eventual agreement.

Wall Street falls as investors cautious on trade; Intel slides

Oil prices dropped on Thursday amid concerns over the escalating trade battle between the United States and China, despite a surprise fall in US crude stockpiles.

Oil falls on trade dispute despite surprise drop in US crude inventories

India's decision to not join China's Belt and Road Initiative over sovereignty concerns related to the CPEC has not affected the bilateral trade ties which have seen an "exponential growth", India's Ambassador to China Vikram Misri has said.

Boycott of Belt and Road Initiative not to affect trade ties with China: Indian envoy 

Twenty-four US members of Congress sent a letter on Friday to US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, urging him not to end a vital trade concession for India, a day before the Trump administration is likely to announce a decision on it.

US lawmakers urge Trump administration to not end India's trade privileges

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Thursday, officials said, signalling that a deal to end a tariff battle between the two countries may be close.

Trump to meet China's top trade negotiator in White House

China's State Council said on Sunday that the country would continue to suspend additional tariffs on US vehicles and auto parts after April 1, in a goodwill gesture following a US decision to delay tariff hikes on Chinese imports.

China says it will continue to suspend additional tariffs on US vehicles, auto parts

Trade ministry has proposed that the government delays by a month the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on some US goods that were due to go into effect from April 1, a trade ministry spokeswoman told Reuters on Friday.

Trade ministry proposes delaying retaliatory tariffs on US goods

Japanese exports declined for the third straight month in February while imports also fell, according to government data Monday, indicating a possible slowdown in the world's third-biggest economy.

Japan's exports decline for third straight month

U.S to end preferential trade with India

A quarterly leading indicator of world merchandise trade slumped to its lowest reading in nine years on Tuesday, which should put policymakers on guard for a sharper slowdown if trade tensions continue, the World Trade Organization said on Tuesday.

WTO warns of global trade slowdown as indicator hits nine-year low

China's exports unexpectedly returned to growth in January after a shock decline the previous month, while imports fell much less than expected, but analysts said it was likely due to seasonal factors and predicted renewed trade weakness ahead.

China's January trade data beats forecasts

The United States and India plan to boost bilateral trade in energy, aerospace, defence, pharmaceuticals and healthcare as part of a continuing commercial dialogue, officials from both governments said on Thursday.

After commercial dialogue, India & US say they plan to boost trade

The rupee appreciated by another 26 paise to 70.44 against the US dollar in opening trade Wednesday after retail inflation fell to a 19-month low of 2.05 per cent in January.

Rupee gains 26 paise against US dollar in opening trade

Nepal seeks access to 2 additional Indian ports for trade

An old almost forgotten Sanskrit prayer has evocative Words tamaso ma jyotir gamaya that translates lead me from darkness to light. India has taken quite long to move into what the imperialist colonisers derisive called the ‘Dark Continent’.

From darkness to light: India-Africa trade corridor offers multiple opportunities

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew over Rs 5,300 crore from the Indian capital markets in January, indicating their 'wait and watch' approach ahead of the general elections.

Foreign Portfolio Investors pull out Rs 5,300-cr from capital markets in January

China's top trade negotiator arrived in Washington as the world's top two economies prepare for high-stakes trade talks, Chinese state media said Tuesday. The large delegation led by Vice Premier Liu He and including the head of the central bank arrived Monday as a US Justice Department indictment against top Chinese tech firm Huawei was unsealed, possibly complicating the discussions.

China's top trade negotiator arrives in US for talks

The rupee appreciated by 19 paise to 70.98 against the US dollar in opening trade Monday, driven by the weakening of the greenback in overseas markets and easing crude prices.

Rupee opens 19 paise higher at 70.98 against US dollar

The rupee strengthened 14 paise to 71.19 against the dollar at the interbank forex market Thursday on increased selling of the American currency by exporters and banks.

Rupee rises 14 paise against dollar in early trade

Indian envoy to China, Vikram Misri, called on Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou and they took stock of "positive developments" since the 2018 Wuhan summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, the Indian Embassy said here Thursday.

India, China review progress of ties post Wuhan summit

trade

Trade, News on Trade, stories on Trade, articles on Trade, Trade stories at Wion, Trade news, Trade latest news