On Monday, hours after his inauguration, Trump said he planned to impose the tariffs beginning Feb. 1. Now the question is whether he will follow through -- or what terms might keep him from doing so.

The EU chief focused much of her address on the need to foster partnerships beyond the United States -- calling for the bloc to engage constructively with China, despite rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

As MSME exporters continue to grapple with access to credit issues, experts believe formalising the sector along with changing lending mindset can provide a lot of respite to the sector.

The initiative, providing zero-cost certification to farmers, aims to boost the global competitiveness of Indian rubber through environmental preservation, digital monitoring, and fair practices.

The institute enhanced its digital presence, aiding over 1.5 million students, and expanded to cities like Delhi and Jaipur.

If anything, the only question is why retail coffee prices arent much higher already. In nominal terms, wholesale green coffee beans are changing hands in the New York and London markets at the highest level ever, having surpassed the peak set in 1977.

Experts say that while progress has been made in skilling programs and apprenticeships, it is essential to maintain momentum in the upcoming budget.

The MSME sector has the potential to contribute 40% to GDP by 2030 with the right investments and reforms. Factoring in this key segment in Budget 2025 policy measures will be the need of the hour.

India's pharmaceutical industry holds immense promise, but experts and stakeholders assert that to unlock its full potential, the Budget 2025 must focus on providing R&D support and checking API imports.

Trump and Xi spoke by phone Friday, discussing issues including trade, Taiwan, and TikTok as Trump prepares to return to the White House.

As per KPMG in Indias 2024 India CEO Outlook, CEOs in India and across the world are taking a long-term view on ESG investments, with many expecting significant returns within five to ten years.

The industry's goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 faced skepticism amid slow progress in sustainable aviation fuel adoption, regulatory pressure, and potential green policy rollbacks under a Trump presidency.

Executives from various industries highlight the high risks and additional costs of war risk insurance, leading to continued route changes and increased travel expenses as they avoid the Bab al-Mandab strait.

Facing challenges in liquidity, raw material availability, regulations and sustainability, industry leaders are calling for critical reforms to enhance global competitiveness.

Google is one of a number of big tech companies looking to offset emissions through CDR, which refers to a range of interventions designed to remove CO2 already in the atmosphere and oceans.

Trump, who has threatened to slap tariffs of 10% to 60% on goods from China, takes office on Jan. 20. During his first term, Trump mainly targeted Chinese parts and components.

Industry experts call for an increase in the number of MSME e-commerce exporters and creating a more enabling environment for this segment.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries is developing new policies and incentives to support battery component manufacturing, with input from industry experts and the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA).

Industry experts root for initiatives in the upcoming Budget that can boost consumer demand as well as make way for conducive regulatory measures to give the sector a leg up.

IESA is also organising two pre-event conferences -- the 4th India Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chain Summit on January 15-16 and the India Battery Recycling and Reuse Summit on January 18.

Despite a historic high in exports in 2024, anticipated trade retaliations could impact growth, necessitating strong domestic policy support to stimulate demand.

This surplus was one of the highest in history, even exceeding those of Germany, Japan, and the United States. This led to tensions with trade partners and potential trade wars.

Measures such as limiting airport expansion, reducing corporate travel, and higher taxation are suggested to control this growth. Sustainable aviation fuel remains scarce and expensive.

Higher rice stocks would enable the world's biggest exporter of the staple to accelerate exports. However, dwindling wheat stocks will likely deter the government from releasing more stock to bulk consumers.

Indian brands Culish Sports, RhinoKraft, and Ziblot are leading the wellness industry by offering innovative sportswear, adventure gear, and wearables. They aim to support fitness goals in 2025. Walmart Vriddhi helps these brands scale their businesses, empowering entrepreneurs across India with expertise and tools.

In China's domestic market, the world's largest, car sales maintained their growth pace in 2024 as EV and plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high amid a brutal price war and with subsidised trade-ins for greener vehicles driving demand.

Despite this potential challenge, the EU aims to continue engaging with the U.S. while preparing its national climate plan for the U.N. summit in November.

Companies with lower EV sales can pool their emissions with sector leaders, purchasing emissions credits from other manufacturers to lower their overall averages. The move could save them hundreds of millions of euros in penalties.

The International Longshoremen's Association wants to eliminate past labor contract concessions on automation - notably the use of semi-automated cranes that stack containers on docks - arguing they pose a threat to jobs.

With China producing nearly half of the global supply, the US is looking to diversify its sources. Traders anticipate prices to rise further over $40,000.

The government has proposed adding various technologies- some used for lithium refining and battery chemicals production to its list of items that are subject to export controls, according to a notice seeking public opinion from the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

The growing influence of Chinese companies and the Chinese government over shipping and global ports, including the Panama Canal, has become a concern for U.S. officials.

The Indian rupee hit a record low against the dollar last week, effectively increasing the margins of exporters.

The President of the global philanthropic foundation Rockefeller Foundation shares his thoughts around Indias clean energy transition and how the countrys efforts are becoming exemplary for many emerging markets.

Beijing is signaling readiness to respond to potential tariffs from President-elect Trump, escalating ongoing economic tensions.

These environmental challenges are more significant threats to U.S. commerce than Chinese influence. Sustained access to the canal will depend on addressing climate change impacts.

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), a union with more than 45,000 members, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) in October had agreed to a wage deal of a 62% hike over six years, ending a three-day strike.

As Trump prepares to return to office with sweeping plans to impose more levies on foreign goods, economists and business owners are pointing to unintended consequences that resulted from his tariffs the first time around.

Chinas energy demand, national climate plans, and global carbon markets will be crucial indicators for the success of climate action over the next few years.

Key issues include the uncertain fate of the Inflation Reduction Act, potential EV subsidy cuts, and the challenge of hydropower amidst climate change.

With limited potential for sustainable aviation fuel and electric planes, capturing and storing carbon dioxide is essential to mitigate the significant climate impact of flying.

Compliance options include using biofuel or pooling with other vessels to share pollution savings. Non-compliance results in a penalty, impacting ships sailing between EU ports.

Refineries aim to minimize discounts within zero to 2%, compared to 5-10% in 2024. The industry anticipates mild improvement amid continued struggles with thin margins.

Despite its potential to reduce emissions across various industries, the sector faces economic challenges and slow market development.

The probe, initially set to conclude in January, will now end on April 5, as the EU challenges China's measures at the WTO.

The surge is fueled by global trade expansion despite economic challenges. Major shipyards are full, prioritizing high-margin container and gas ships over bulk carriers.

Hydrogen companies worldwide are already struggling with canceled projects and sluggish demand. In the US, billions of dollars of projects have been stalled waiting for President Joe Bidens administration to issue final rules for a tax credit meant to spur production.

While the cement sector globally is pushing for a greener future, India has significant opportunities to scale up its renewable energy integration, says Satish Chander, Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO), Shree Cement.

Companies working on ways to pull carbon dioxide from the air have raised more than $5 billion since 2018, according to investment bank Jefferies. Before that, there were almost no such investments.

Researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands said this 'fossil carbon' added to the 'technosphere' -- the sum of all human-made objects, both in use and discarded -- equals around 93 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions from around the world in 2019.