Never mind that applying selective tariffs violates the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO). If someone raises an objection, WTO’s dispute resolution mechanism is expected to deal with it. But that mechanism is broken partly because the US has blocked appointments to its appellate body. If pushed further, it is…
In this volatile environment, India must confront a critical but often overlooked challenge: labour productivity. Without determined efforts, our low labour productivity will continue to erode our economy’s growth potential, pushing it into a middle-income trap. Therefore, addressing this gap is not just a policy priority, but an existential imperative. Also Read: Worker scarcity: Low-wage…
While there was always a possibility Donald Trump might impose steep tariffs on friends and competitors alike if voted to power, the common belief was that he was not serious about them, and that such Trumpian bluster was just his transactional style. Also Read: Trump’s deeds may not have the same bite as his plans…
