Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has mounted a sharp defence of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), dismissing criticism from the Congress as politically motivated and reflective of a “negative mindset”. Using the colloquial phrase “angoor khatte hain”, Goyal likened the opposition’s response to the classic tale…
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EU Condemns Trump, Eyes Greenland Trade Response
BRUSSELS, Jan 18 — Major European Union nations sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, describing them as “blackmail” and signaling a coordinated response. France proposed activating the EU’s untested Anti-Coercion Instrument to impose economic countermeasures, potentially restricting trade, investment, and access to public tenders. Escalation Over…
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India Won’t Rush Trade Deals, Piyush Goyal Clarifies
Berlin, Germany: India’s Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that India will not rush into any trade agreements, including ongoing negotiations with the United States. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal highlighted that New Delhi seeks long-term partnerships based on trust, not external pressure. “We are in active…