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negotiation
Logistics Tabi Pricing Pressure Index Rises 7 Points, Signaling Broker Power Erosion
Tabi's Pricing Pressure Index rose 7 points to 36 over the past month, signaling a measurable softening in spot freight conditions while brokers and carriers still hold the upper hand, according to FreightWaves. The index draws on more than 1.5 million spot loads monthly. Shippers typically feel the market shift three to four months after brokers.
Trade India Seeks Tariff Edge Over Asian Rivals as US Trade Chief Arrives for Talks
India is negotiating a trade deal with the United States, seeking tariff advantages over Asian competitors. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said he hopes to finalise an agreement before a temporary US tariff expires on July 24.
Trade India Seeks Preferential Access Through US Trade Deal as 50% Tariff Hampers Progress, Minister Says
India's trade minister Piyush Goyal revealed on Monday that a trade agreement with the United States is experiencing delays, primarily due to a 50% tariff on Indian goods. New Delhi is actively seeking preferential market access through the pact, a key objective for the nation's economic strategy.
TERMS-Bench Diagnoses LLM Negotiation Agents Beyond Deal Rate for Enterprise Procurement
A new benchmark called TERMS-Bench goes beyond deal rate to diagnose why LLM negotiation agents fail, evaluating 13 frontier models on surplus extraction, cue use, belief calibration, and compliance. For enterprise procurement and trade, this offers actionable insights into AI agent weaknesses.
Trade US Envoy Meets Piyush Goyal for Trade Deal Talks
US envoy Sergio Gor is set to meet India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to finalize a bilateral trade agreement. The deal, which is 99% complete, aims to enhance market access and strengthen economic ties between the US and India.
Trade India-US Trade Pact Nears Completion: Ambassador Gor
The India-US trade pact is nearing completion, as announced by US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in technology and pharmaceuticals, with significant investments expected.