A new trade hurdle? India engaged with US over Section 301 probe linked to forced labour concerns

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday said it is in touch with the United States regarding a Section 301 investigation linked to concerns over forced labour and excess industrial capacity.Earlier, the Office of the United States trade representative (USTR) named India among countries it believes follow unfair trade practices. Based on its findings, the USTR…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold, silver prices continue to be stuck in a range? Check June 3, 2026 outlook

For Indian investors, domestic gold prices remained comparatively resilient. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: While gold and silver prices are seeing some weakness, in the domestic market gold has managed to exhibit some resilience, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold’s broad consolidation phase from April…

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US proposes action against 60 countries over forced labour concerns: Why India is on the list

India and the United States may be 99% closer to signing the BTA, but a new proposal from Washington suggests that the trade story isn’t quite finished yet. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Wednesday named India among countries that could face additional tariffs over concerns about preventing goods linked to forced labour from…

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‘Economic Fury’ on Iran: US seizes Tehran’s biggest crypto network amid peace talks

After unleashing ‘Epic Fury’ on Iran, the United States has launched another front to step up its pressure on the country. The US, on Tuesday, imposed sanctions on Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, and several of its senior executives, accusing the platform of helping the Iranian government and sanctioned entities bypass Western restrictions. The move,…

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More Trump tariffs? Amid trade deal talks, US names India in its Section 301 findings; proposes additional duties

The development comes as senior trade officials from the US and India are engaged in a three-day round of discussions in New Delhi. (AP photo) Amid ongoing India-US trade deal talks, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has named India among countries that have unfair trade practices. Based on these findings, the…

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Month four of Hormuz blockade: Oil prices continue to soar after Iran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain

Oil prices jumped over 1% on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East continued to intensify after Iran launched missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain. At the same time, peace efforts between Tehran and Washington yielded no breakthrough and the Strait of Hormuz disruption continued for 96th day.Brent crude futures gained $1.05, or 1.09%, to reach…

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