🏦 Economy / Policy
• Canada is set to begin FTA negotiations with India, opening a new trade corridor across energy, agri, and services 🌍💹
• India–EU FTA talks indicate India’s gems & jewellery sector is now on par with China and Thailand, strengthening its global competitiveness 💎📈
• Indian pharma is expected to gain deeper access to EU markets under the India–EU FTA, boosting export potential and scale 💊📈
• The US trade representative said India must do more to wind down Russian oil purchases, adding pressure to energy and trade diplomacy ⚠️🛢️
🌍 Global / World
• US President Trump is raising tariffs on South Korea, extending protectionist measures and heightening global trade uncertainty 🌍⚠️