Eye on US, Jaishankar pitches against linking tariff with non-trade matters

The world is seeking a stable and predictable environment for trade and economic practices should be fair, transparent and to everyone's benefit, External AffairsExternal AffairsExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday (September 8, 2025), against the backdrop of increasing global concerns over Washington's tariff tussle.

In an address at a virtual BRICS summit, the External Affairs Minister said India strongly believes that the international trading system's foundational principles of non-discriminatory and rules-based norms must be protected and that there is a need to create more resilient and reliable supply chains.

Mr. Jaishankar represented Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the summit that saw participation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and several other leaders of the grouping.