Seafood, Rice Exporters Rejoice: US Tariff Drops to 18% Levels Playing Field
Indian seafood and rice exporters are celebrating the US-India trade deal slashing tariffs from 25% (plus prior penalties) to 18%, restoring competitiveness against Thailand and Pakistan at ~19%. This relief revives stalled orders for shrimp, basmati, and frozen fish in America’s key market, amid record 149 million metric tonne rice
India-EU FTA 2026: PM Modi’s Masterstroke Unlocks ₹6.4 Lakh Crore Exports, Millions of Jobs for India
India’s landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, sealed on January 27, 2026, after 20 years of talks, opens EU markets worth ₹6.4 lakh crore ($75 billion) for Indian exports. PM Narendra Modi’s multilingual social media outreach in 24 EU languages has been hailed as a diplomatic triumph,