archivereciprocal tariffs

Investors worldwide are assessing the US-China deal to reduce their hefty rates of reciprocal tariffs, slashed by 115 percentage points to 10% on both sides. Aaron Hill, FP Markets' chief analyst This "marks a pivotal moment in global trade dynamics. However, the 90-day timeframe indicates these tariff cuts are a negotiation tactic rather than a permanent resolution, creating uncertainty about long-term trade policies." Kenneth Broux, Societe Generale senior FX and rates strategist "There is a de-escalation between China and U.S. resulting in a reduction of tariff on Chinese goods to...

Last week might well be remembered as the weak globalisation began to bleed in full public view. Markets reeled not merely because of fresh rounds of retaliatory tariffs between the United States and China, but because they sensed something deeper—a rupture in the global trade order that has underwritten peace, prosperity, and stability for over seven decades. If last week was a warning, this week might offer no reprieve. Especially as India’s own monetary policy committee meets under the shadow of cascading geopolitical risks, the interplay of trade and currency...

Former World Bank Chief Economist Kaushik Basu analyzes the impact of US reciprocal tariffs on India, stating it will have a negative impact on both countries. He suggests India focus on expanding trade with other nations.New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Former World Bank Chief Economist Kaushik Basu on Sunday described the reciprocal tariffs imposed on approximately 60 countries by the Trump administration as baffling, saying that while these tariffs will have some adverse effects on India, the major impact will be felt in the US.Basu further said that it is...

New Delhi: The United States has revised downwards the import duties to be imposed on India from 27% to 26%, according to a White House document. These duties will come into force from April 9. While announcing the reciprocal tariffs against different countries on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump held up a chart that showed the tariffs that countries such as India, China, the UK, and the European Union will now have to pay. The chart indicated that India charged 52% tariffs, including currency manipulation and trade barriers, and America...

The Indian stock market closed the 2024-25 (FY25) financial year with gains after logging sharp gains in March driven by foreign capital inflow, final phases of profit booking, and improving domestic economic indicators.Next, investors will monitor key market triggers in the first week of the new fiscal (FY26). Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff announcements, foreign fund inflow, domestic and global macroeconomic data, auto sales figures, and global market cues will dictate the market direction in the first week of April, marking the beginning of the new financial year 2025-26 (FY26).Domestic equity...