archivetrade deficit

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...