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The ‘mother of all deals’ is as much about the tariff-heavy geopolitics of the Trump era as it is about bilateral trade, says Asian studies professor Ravinder Kaur

Of late, Donald Trump has been trying too hard to live upto his dictator title by proposing to annex one country after another. In the first week of January, Trump’s military, under his orders, effectively abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on narcoterrorism charges. Following this, he has sometimes subtly and…

Ottawa says heavy reliance on the US as an export destination has left it vulnerable

If working or studying in Europe has ever felt confusing or paperwork-heavy for Indians, that may soon change. The European Union (EU) has announced that it will open its first Gateway Office in India, a move designed to make it easier for Indian students and professionals to find opportunities and…

In a landmark development, India and the European Union (EU) have officially signed a free trade agreement (FTA) that has been hailed as the “mother of all deals.” The agreement is set to create a market of nearly two billion people and account for roughly a quarter of global GDP,…

Tariffs cut to zero for many industrial products, including iron and steel, plastics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals

Wide-ranging deal will cut tariffs to zero over seven years as Modi hails ‘largest free trade agreement’ in India’s history

Agreement removes almost all trade barriers for bloc of 2bn people representing a quarter of global economy

Abu Dhabi has reportedly scrapped its airport management deal with Pakistan, citing a failure to find a local partner. This comes as Pakistan strengthens defense ties with Saudi Arabia, while the UAE deepens its strategic partnership with India, signing multiple agreements during President Mohamed bin Zayed's recent New Delhi visit.