Protectionism Doesn't Really Help Preserve Jobs: Raghuram Rajan

Rajan said, "In this competitive world, jobs gained by a country in the protected sector are often lost in other sectors that are now rendered uncompetitive because they pay higher prices for inputs."

Arun Jaitley Says Liberalisation Will Prevail Over Protectionism

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday played down fears over protectionism saying the need for greater liberalisation will prevail once the debate on the issue settles down

Protectionism Can Blunt US Firms' Efficiency, Says FM Arun Jaitley

US firms may become sluggish if cheaper products and efficient services are cut off to them due to protectionist policies, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, amid concerns that protectionism in US can affect Indian companies

Protectionism In US, Europe A Bit Worrisome: ADB

The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday said the emerging orientation in the US and Europe for protectionism on trade is "worrisome" but not realistic enough to break the global economy

FM Jaitley Promises No Surprises In GST Rate Fixation

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has promised not to spring any surprises in fixing tax rates under the new GST regime but asked India Inc to pass on benefit of reduced taxes to consumers and not profiteer

Protectionist 'Sword' Hangs Over Firming Growth, Says IMF's Lagarde

Global economic recovery is gaining momentum but could be cut off by a "sword of protectionism" now threatening global trade, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said

Protectionist West Can Have A Big Impact On India, Says CEA Arvind Subramanian

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian has suggested that India should follow in China's footsteps to advocate open markets

India Not Impacted By Protectionism Talk, Global Slowdown, Says FM Jaitley

The rhetoric of protectionism in developed economies and unpredictable global slowdown have not affected India and it is determined to grow with focus on investments, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday

Donald Trump Pulls US Out Of Pacific Trade Deal, Loosening Asia Ties

US President Donald Trump formally withdrew the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on Monday, distancing America from its Asian allies, as China's influence in the region rises

President Donald Trump's 'Buy American-hire American' Pledge Unnerves Indian IT Companies

New US President Donald Trump's 'Buy American-hire American' rallying cry has put the $150- billion Indian IT industry on edge, which is in wait-and-watch mode to see how the new administration evolves policies around outsourcing and movement of skilled workers

Arun Jaitley Sees Adverse Impact From Protectionist Trade Policies

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley expressed concern on Thursday that a growing populist backlash against globalisation and free trade could have an adverse impact on the world economy

Tyre-some Efforts

Kaushik Basu Pitches For Flexible Labour Laws

Making A Case Against Protectionism

India Accuses US Of Protectionism Ahead Of Visits