Vietnam’s Export Strategy: A Blueprint for Sri Lanka’s Apparel Sector Expansion.
This article explores how Vietnam’s aggressive use of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and centralized negotiation structures transformed its apparel industry, offering strategic lessons for Sri Lanka to enhance its own trade openness and export growth.
US Trade Policy Shifts: New Tariff Investigations Target Global Imports.
Following a Supreme Court ruling declaring previous duties illegal, the US administration is launching new hearings to reassess tariff strategies on global imports amid concerns over labor practices and manufacturing capacity.
Reserve Bank of India Eases Restrictions on Offshore Rupee Derivatives.
The Reserve Bank of India has partially rolled back emergency curbs on offshore rupee derivative trades, signaling a shift toward normalizing market operations after a period of intense currency volatility.
Trump Administration Evaluates Trade Penalties for Nations Supporting Iran Amid Global Conflict.
The U.S. government is exploring the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose significant 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran. While the administration seeks to deter support for its adversary, internal disagreements persist regarding the best implementation strategy, alongside rising concerns over the impact of such tariffs on domestic consumer goods.












