The India UK CETA agreement aims to promote growth that benefits both countries. India and the UK plan to work together in areas like construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, defence, education, sports, culture, business services, science, technology, consumer goods, and food. They also hope to improve aviation ties, which would make travel and trade between the two nations easier.

The US job market faced a rough phase in the last couple of months and showed a weak labor market. Job quitting rates have remained low, and layoffs have increased in 2025.

India has been focusing on trade with the United States since the beginning of this year. With the introduction of the tariffs, most traded goods are stuck in warehouses. This is due to the high tariffs being imposed by the United States of America on Indian goods, as we have potential ties with Russia on its crude. From what is observed, the imposition of tariffs is mostly driven by personal relationships with the leaders of the nations.

South Africa’s challenge isn’t a lack of potential—it’s a failure in leadership and execution. With natural resources, skilled people, and existing infrastructure, it should be doing far better. But without consistent power, decisive leadership, and real investment in its youth, the country’s growth will continue to drift, not drive.