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Trade India's exports to US hold firm after a year of Trump's tariffs
US tariffs peaked at 50% on Indian goods before falling to 10%, yet the US still accounts for about 20% of India's exports. India signed trade deals with the UK, EU, Oman and New Zealand to diversify, while exports to China surged 42%.
Logistics AI Data Center Demand to Triple by 2030, GXO CEO Says on Logistics Impact
GXO Logistics CEO Patrick Kelleher told FreightWaves Today that data center capacity will triple by 2030, driving demand for contract logistics. He detailed GXO's data center services, humanoid robotics economics, reindustrialization's impact on warehouse locations, and a new UK defense partnership.
Commodities Global Wheat Output May Drop 23 Million Tonnes Next Season on Iran War, El Nino
Global wheat production is projected to decline by 23 million tonnes in 2026-27 as El Niño and the Iran conflict curb acreage and raise fertiliser costs, according to The Hindu BusinessLine. IGC pegs output at 821 mt versus 844 mt this season, with ending stocks falling to 279 mt. CBOT wheat futures trade near $6.54 per bushel as analysts see a price floor from supply risks.
Trade Exporters Flag Concerns Over West Asia War Impact on Trade and Logistics
Exporters in India have flagged serious concerns over the impact of the prolonged West Asia crisis on trade, citing uncertainty of orders, higher logistics costs, liquidity issues, and possible disruption of raw material supply chains. The issue was discussed during a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and export promotion bodies. Trade bodies like FIEO are demanding fresh measures to help businesses cope with the crisis.
Commodities El Niño Disrupts Pacific Fisheries, Canceling Peru Anchovy Season and Boosting Tuna Catches
The 2026 'super' El Niño is already affecting Pacific fisheries dramatically. Peru has effectively canceled its anchovy fishing season due to warm waters driving fish deeper, while Southern California sees record tuna catches. Seafood prices are rising in local markets, with Peruvian jack mackerel and corvina prices doubling.
Commodities India’s kharif acreage down 23% as deficient monsoon threatens crop output
India’s kharif sowing area has fallen 23% to 182.72 lakh hectares as of June 25, compared to 236.46 lakh hectares a year ago, driven by a 42% monsoon deficit. Sugarcane is the only major crop showing an increase, while paddy, cotton, soybean, and pulses report significant declines. The India Meteorological Department expects monsoon to advance into more regions in the coming days, but July rains will be critical for recovery.
Business US-Iran War Impact: India's Retail Inflation Rises Marginally to 3.93% in May, Food Inflation Edges Up to 4.78%
According to a Business Today report, India's retail inflation edged up to 3.93% in May 2026 from previous months, while food inflation rose to 4.78%. The report attributes the marginal rise to impacts from the US-Iran conflict, though no detailed trade or customs data was provided.
Technology LLMs Are Eroding a Senior Software Engineer’s Career — What Enterprise Leaders Need to Know
A senior software engineer with a decade of experience in finance and payments describes how large language models (LLMs) have made his hard-won domain knowledge and debugging skills feel obsolete. The blog post, published June 2026, details how even distributed systems debugging — once considered a safe haven — is now performed competently by AI agents. For enterprise technology leaders, the account signals a need to rethink talent retention, career progression, and the future value of deep specialization in software engineering.
Trade India's Growth Amid Middle East Conflict: Key Lessons
India's growth trajectory faces challenges from the Middle East conflict. Key lessons include strategic trade adjustments and economic resilience to maintain growth.
Trade Middle East Conflict Alters Global Trade Dynamics
The ongoing Middle East conflict is reshaping global trade, impacting import costs and supply chains. Key commodities like crude oil and cooking oil are seeing price hikes due to disrupted routes and currency fluctuations.