The European Commission has initiated an investigation into Chinese Peking duck imports following complaints from EU producers about unfairly low prices and alleged subsidies. This move escalates trade tensions between the EU and China, potentially impacting ongoing negotiations.
India has challenged the US's proposed tariffs linked to forced labor, arguing the US approach is inconsistent and that such issues should be resolved via bilateral trade negotiations. India's representative questioned exemptions and the basis for tariffs, stating they would increase costs for all parties involved.
The US remains optimistic about trade talks with India, with a bilateral trade deal being a priority for the Trump administration, despite tightened immigration policies affecting H1B visas for Indian professionals.
A US delegation visits India (June 1-4, 2026) to negotiate an interim trade agreement and advance a broader bilateral trade pact, focusing on market access, non-tariff measures, and investment promotion.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met in New Delhi to discuss the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations. Key topics included defense, trade, energy security, visa reforms, and Iran's nuclear ambitions. Rubio emphasized shared interests and India's importance as a strategic ally.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a 24-member advisory committee on US economic relations, featuring cross-party representation including former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole and cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, former provincial premiers PJ Akeeagok and Jean Charest, and industry executives. The committee forms as Canada braces for tense trade negotiations with the US, which has imposed tariffs last seen during the Great Depression. The council meets for the first time on April 27, with a NAFTA review scheduled for July.
India and the US are resuming trade negotiations in Washington DC from April 20-22 to discuss the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement. The talks are being held under a revised framework following recent shifts in the US tariff regime, which have reduced India's previous trade advantages and necessitate recalibration of the agreement.
