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India Raises Import Duty on Gold, Silver and Platinum to Protect Economy Amid Global Uncertainty - India Business Trade
India has announced an increase in import duties on gold, silver, and platinum. This significant policy shift, reported on June 1, 2026, by India Business Trade, is explicitly aimed at safeguarding the nation's economy amidst prevailing global uncertainties. The move signals a proactive measure by the Indian government to manage economic stability in a volatile international environment. This policy change directly i…
India may import 35–40 lakh bales during duty-free cotton window: Textile export body - CNBC TV18
India is poised to significantly increase its cotton imports, with projections indicating a potential import volume of 35 to 40 lakh bales (equivalent to 3.5 to 4 million bales) during an ongoing duty-free import window. This forecast, reported on 2026-06-01 by CNBC TV18, comes from a prominent textile export body, highlighting a strategic move to support the nation's textile industry. This anticipated surge in impor…
USTR Section 301 Determination on Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies, and Practices
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a Section 301 determination regarding Brazil's trade practices on June 1, 2026 . This determination addresses what the USTR has identified as Brazil’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 is a powerful tool that allows the USTR to investigate and respond to foreign government practices that are deemed unf…
Ambassador Greer to Travel to France for the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting
On June 1, 2026 , the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that Ambassador Greer is scheduled to travel to France to attend the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting. This upcoming trip signifies the United States' continued engagement in international economic policy discussions at a high level. While the press release itself is concise…
Textile industry hails suspension of cotton import duty - Apparel Views
The textile industry is reportedly welcoming the suspension of import duties on cotton, according to a report published by Apparel Views on June 1, 2026. This development signals a potentially significant change for businesses involved in the import of raw cotton, aiming to provide relief and support to the domestic textile manufacturing sector. This suspension primarily affects importers, customs brokers, and trade …
One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. civil rights agency tasked with enforcing federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination, is reportedly seeking to dismantle long-standing rules designed to combat discrimination in the workplace. This development was highlighted in an article published on June 1, 2026 . According to the report, these rules, which were established decades ago , are now …
India Lifts Cotton Import Duty Amid Rising Global Demand - GuruFocus
In a significant development for the global textile industry, India has announced the lifting of its import duty on cotton. This move, reported on June 1, 2026 , comes amidst rising global demand for the commodity and is expected to have broad implications for importers and manufacturers alike. The decision to remove the cotton import duty is poised to benefit India's domestic textile manufacturers by potentially red…