us agricultural exports

The US Trade Representative has proposed a 12.5% tariff on exports from 54 countries, including India and China, citing their failure to prohibit goods made with forced labor. This move comes as US officials are in India discussing a framework agreement. The USTR's report also addresses excess capacity in several countries, potentially leading to further tariffs.

India is bolstering its energy security by deepening ties with Venezuela, a top crude oil supplier. Discussions between PM Modi and Venezuela's acting President focused on long-term energy contracts and cooperation in critical minerals, tech, and agriculture. This move diversifies India's oil sources amidst global supply chain challenges.

Acknowledging the impact of the West Asia crisis, the RBI has said that several factors will help India counter the negative effects and emerge strong.

India dominates global dried flower exports; potpourri leads shipments, says TNAU

China signals willingness to accept existing US tariff levels while seeking to extend the current trade truce. Beijing hopes Washington will honor previous understandings, aiming to stabilize economic ties. Discussions are expected to focus on extending the one-year agreement and reducing unilateral tariffs.

Senior officials from India and the US are meeting in New Delhi to finalize an interim trade agreement and advance broader bilateral trade talks. Discussions will cover market access, customs, and investment, with potential recalibration of the deal due to recent US tariff changes. The agreement aims to boost trade and economic security between the two nations.

A flesh-eating parasite, the New World screwworm, has reappeared in Texas after nearly sixty years, infecting a young calf near the Mexican border. This marks the first US case since 1966, triggering an emergency response. Authorities are deploying sterile male flies, a tactic that previously eradicated the pest, to prevent a costly nationwide outbreak.

Gujarat’s Golden Sweetheart Has Long Ruled Summer, And Tomorrow It Celebrates Its Birthday In Style — Showing The Middleman The Door. Over 50% Of Gir’s Farmers Now Sell Directly To Consumers, And Kesar’s Production Has Jumped From 1.9 Lakh MT To 3.1 Lakh MT In Four Years

What does the GDP data tell us about India’s economic prospects? Will the real hit from the US-Iran conflict reflect in the first quarter GDP numbers? And, is India’s long-term growth story under threat? Let’s take a look:

India's economic horizon is looking promising, with the Reserve Bank of India forecasting a robust 6.9% GDP growth for the fiscal year 2026-27. Yet, challenges loom as global tensions, particularly in West Asia, and escalating energy costs could disrupt this trajectory. Inflation is predicted to rise slightly to 4.6%, while the RBI targets a steady 4%.

Key Industries Are Feeling The Crunch As Migrant Workers Who Left Amid Gas Supply Cuts And Sowing Season Back Home Are Wary About Returning. As Order Books Begin Filling Up, Kilns To Construction Firms Are Rolling Out Retention Measures

Xi dealt with Trump as his equal, pitting Beijing’s grand strategic concerns against Washington’s transactionalism. Yes, both sides outwardly agreed on some issues. But Beijing is playing a long game

President Trump's Beijing visit concluded without major breakthroughs, highlighting a widening gap in core interests between the US and China. While projecting stability, the meetings revealed limited cooperation on issues like Iran and Taiwan, with trade offering the only tangible deliverables. Both leaders claimed victory, entering a transactional phase focused on leverage.

Maharashtra's onion farmers face devastating losses as prices plummet far below production costs. A combination of bumper harvests, weak demand, export disruptions, and unseasonal rains has led to crops rotting and farmers selling at a significant deficit. Many are demanding government intervention and compensation for their distress.