Tariffs
Import duties, customs regulations, and trade policy changes affecting international moves, cross-border purchases, and small business imports. Covers tariff schedules, exemptions, and trade agreements.
CBIC Removes ₹10 Lakh Cap on Courier Exports, Eases Shipments
India removes the ₹10 lakh cap on courier-based commercial exports from April 2026, boosting e-commerce and streamlining logistics for MSMEs and global sellers.
Customs Duty Payments Go Digital with UPI and Cards on ICEGATE Aggregator
India's CBIC enables customs duty payments via UPI, credit, and debit cards on ICEGATE, expanding banking access to…
Why Rising Gold Prices Matter for Nris and International Students in 2026
Rising gold prices and a weak rupee are straining Indian study-abroad budgets in 2026, forcing families to use…
Iran-Israel-U.S. Conflict Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a Global Economic Event
The Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict has become a global economic event, spiking energy prices and disrupting travel, visas, and trade…
Costco Faces Tariff Refund Lawsuit as Trump-Era Tariff Returns Spark Proposed Class Action
A class-action lawsuit demands Costco pass $166 billion in potential Trump-era tariff refunds to customers who paid higher…
U.S. Opens Section 301 Probe Into 16 Countries Over Structural Excess Capacity
U.S. launches Section 301 probes into 16 nations, including India and China, targeting manufacturing overcapacity and setting the…
Trump Hails Reliance-Backed Brownsville Refinery as America First Jobs and Security Win
Trump announces America First Refining in Brownsville, Texas, a major new $300B economic impact project backed by Reliance…
Senate Democrats Seek Small Business Tariff Relief Under Section 122 of Trade Act
Senate Democrats propose the Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act to exempt small firms from Trump's 10% tariffs and…
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Eases Return Exports via Strait of Hormuz
India and the U.S. launch emergency trade measures as Strait of Hormuz conflict disrupts 90% of shipping traffic…
$166 Billion Trump Tariff Refunds Stall as U.S. Customs Cites Ieepa Limits
CBP tells court it cannot immediately refund $166B in invalidated Trump tariffs due to technical constraints, aiming for…