After two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union (EU) have signed a trade deal that will see tariffs reduced across a range of European exports such as wine, spirits, beer and more. This deal will see tariffs on EU wine drop from 150% to...
A trade deal has been reached by the U.S. and India which will reduce U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% (effective immediately) in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers. This agreement includes goods such as textiles and apparel,...
India and New Zealand have signed a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will create new opportunities for New Zealand exporters in a market that has previously been difficult to access due to steep import duties. This FTA will see tariffs eliminated or reduced on 95%...
Wine has become a key issue in ongoing trade negotiations between Australia and India as the two nations work to conclude the second phase of the trade pact by the end of the year. Under the interim pact, tariffs on Australian wine priced above AU$5 (HK$25.21)...
Australia's organic farmers and food producers are set to gain unprecedented access to one of the world's fastest-growing food markets following a landmark agreement between Australia and India. The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on organics equivalence ensures that both countries will now recognise each other's organic...
The impact of the 50% tariff on all Indian products, as announced by the U.S., has the potential to substantially impact India's economy (if it remains unchanged by Trump and is upheld by the Supreme Court). The U.S. is India's largest export market, accounting for 18%...
The recent volatility between India and Pakistan has caused disruption through the supply chain landscape, with no foreseeable resolution at this point in time. With India and Pakistan both enacting cargo bans and restrictions on the docking of ships carrying the other nation's cargo, this has...
The 3-day stocktake visit for the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) was held in New Delhi in December 2024. This meeting marked a significant step in strengthening trade and strategic ties between the two nations. Discussions focused on several key areas of the CECA, including...
Whilst vessel delays are lessening across key gateways such as Singapore, Ningbo, Qingdao and Klang in North and Southeast Asia, and equipment availability improves in China, it appears the converse is occurring across India. At Singapore there has been a slight improvement in wait times of...
Australia and India have fortified their ties by signing the Australia-India Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). This MRA aims to provide mutual trade facilitation benefits as well as support Australian Trusted Traders (ATT) to gain faster and more efficient access into one of...