Kochi: Kerala’s famed coir industry is staring at a crisis after the United States slapped a massive 50% tariff on Indian coir products, crippling one of the state’s most iconic export sectors. The Federation of Indian Coir Exporters Associations (FICEA) has written to Industries and Coir Minister P. Rajeeve, seeking immediate government intervention. Exporters warn Read More…
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China’s Top Diplomat to Visit India Amid Warming Ties After U.S. Tariffs
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18—his first trip in over three years—signaling a thaw in relations between the two Asian giants. The visit comes as both nations find common ground in the wake of steep U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, with Beijing openly backing New Delhi’s stance and urging unity Read More…