From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day while others opt to cut back hours.
Bourbon maker Jim Beam is halting production at one of its distilleries in Kentucky for at least a year as the whiskey industry navigates tariffs from the Trump administration and slumping demand for a product that needs years of aging before it is ready.
India and New Zealand have finalized a free trade pact with an investment arrangement allowing New Zealand dairy firms to process raw materials in India for re-export. This initiative aims to boost India's exports and includes a fast-track mechanism for New Zealand products. India also committed to future consultations on dairy access for comparable economies.
India and New Zealand have concluded a free trade agreement, granting 100% zero-duty access for Indian exports to New Zealand. This pact is set to benefit Indian farmers, MSMEs, artisans, youth, and women-led enterprises, fostering significant trade growth and investment opportunities.
