Overview

• Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said there has been no reduction in overall cargo shipments and the higher US duty has shown no impact so far.
• Following the reported 50% US tariff imposed on August 27, the US team deferred its planned visit for the next round of India–US trade negotiations.
• Commerce Ministry data for April–July show exports to the US up 21.64% to $33.53 billion and imports up 12.33% to $17.41 billion.
• VOC Port commissioned a 10 Nm³/hr green hydrogen pilot worth Rs 3.87 crore to power streetlights and an e-vehicle charging facility.
• Officials announced a foundation for a 750 m³ green methanol bunkering facility, MoUs on rail connectivity and green mobility, a shipbuilding SPV with Tamil Nadu, and highlighted the Russia–Chennai corridor cutting transit by 16 days.