The US has finalized Section 301 measures targeting forced labor, placing India in a lower tariff tier at 10%. This represents a specific named tariff measure with forced labor linkage affecting Indian exports to the US. The press release from India’s PIB outlines the outcome for Indian goods under these measures.
Ministry Archives:Doc India
India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement
India and Israel have completed the second round of negotiations for a proposed bilateral Free Trade Agreement. The talks mark continued progress toward formalizing trade relations between the two countries. No further details on specific chapters or outcomes were available in the snippet.
India Concludes Eighth Trade Policy Review at WTO in Geneva
India completed its eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO in Geneva. The review is a formal WTO mechanism examining a member’s trade and related policies. No further details are available from the snippet.
Department of Commerce Organises Chintan Shivir on Opportunities for Seafood Sector under India-EFTA TEPA
India’s Department of Commerce held a consultative session (Chintan Shivir) focused on opportunities for the seafood sector under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). The event examined market access and trade prospects for Indian seafood exporters in EFTA markets. This follows the signing of the India-EFTA TEPA, which includes preferential tariff commitments.
India Hosts 13th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee Meeting to Advance ASEAN-India Trade Pact Review
India hosted the 13th Joint Committee Meeting for the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to advance the ongoing review of the trade pact. The meeting focused on progressing negotiations to modernize and improve the agreement covering trade in goods between India and ASEAN member states. This is part of a formal review process aimed […]
DPIIT Amends Footwear Quality Control Orders to Enhance Ease of Doing Business and Strengthen Domestic Manufacturing
India’s DPIIT has amended Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for footwear, which function as mandatory standards/technical regulations affecting both domestic production and imports. The amendments aim to ease compliance burdens while reinforcing domestic manufacturing standards. QCOs in India serve as non-tariff measures by requiring Bureau of Indian Standards certification for covered products.
First Round of India–Maldives Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Concludes Successfully
The first round of India-Maldives FTA negotiations has concluded. The talks mark a formal launch of bilateral free trade agreement negotiations between the two countries. No further details on specific outcomes are available from the snippet.
India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and Social Security Agreement Enter into Force
The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and a bilateral Agreement on Social Security have entered into force as of July 15, 2026. These agreements formalize trade and social security relations between India and the United Kingdom. No further details are available from the snippet.
India Achieves Major Milestone at Codex Commission with Adoption of Three Global Standards for Spices
India secured adoption of three international Codex Alimentarius standards for spices at the Codex Commission. These standards set global benchmarks that influence SPS/TBT measures and market access conditions for spice exports. India is a major spice exporter, making these standards significant for its trade.
India Becomes a Party to the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies by Depositing its Instrument of Acceptance
India has formally deposited its instrument of acceptance for the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming an official party to the agreement. This multilateral accord disciplines subsidies that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity. India’s accession adds a major fishing nation to the agreement’s membership.