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United States Trade Representative
Government plans to monitor merchants to prevent UPI fee burden on consumers
The Indian government is implementing a monitoring system to ensure merchants do not pass the new 0.4 percent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI transactions over ₹2,000 on to consumers.
Supreme Court Petition Challenges New MDR Charges on UPI Transactions
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Indian government's notification imposing a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI merchant payments exceeding ₹2,000.
Government rejects claims of American pressure over UPI MDR fees
The Indian Finance Ministry denies that pressure from American credit card companies influenced the decision to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions.
Trump signs memorandum to block Canadian goods from US federal procurement
US President Donald Trump has issued a directive to remove Canadian-origin products from the US federal procurement system due to trade tensions.
United States to release report on forced labour trade investigation
The United States is set to announce a final report on its Section 301 investigation targeting forced labour products among its top 60 trade partners, including India, ahead of expiring tariff deadlines.
Donald Trump prepares new tariffs on India and other nations
Donald Trump is preparing to impose new tariffs on multiple countries including India and Canada as trade negotiations with New Delhi stall and warnings mount over impacts on markets and consumers.