US–India trade talks intensify over e‑commerce tariffs and market access requirements

April 22, 2025, 9:20 am

US officials are ramping up pressure on India to ease regulatory hurdles in its $125‑billion e‑commerce market. With ongoing tariff negotiations taking on new urgency, US representatives are pushing for an agreement that will open full access for major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart—signals that both sides are angling for a transformative bilateral deal.

bloomberg.com/technology / Vance Calls for New Era of US-India Ties as Trade Talks Advance - Bloomberg

winbuzzer.com / US Pushes Tariff Agreement With India For Full E-Commerce Access for Amazon and Walmart

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Google Antitrust Trial Heats Up With DOJ Demands

April 22, 2025, 6:20 am

During a contentious antitrust trial, Google lambasted the DOJ’s proposals—deeming divestiture demands “extreme” and “fundamentally flawed”—while a Perplexity AI executive urged against a breakup. The legal battle intensifies as both sides trade barbs over remedies with a side of courtroom theatrics.

winbuzzer.com / Google Antitrust Trial Reveals Details of Samsung’s Costly Gemini AI Integration Deal

medianama.com / Google Says US Department of Justice’s Proposed Antitrust Action Could Slow Innovation

androidheadlines.com / Google Lawyer Calls DOJ Proposals a Wishlist for Competitors

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FTC Sues Uber Over Deceptive 'Uber One' Billing Practices

April 22, 2025, 2:20 am

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Uber alleging that the rideshare giant enrolled users into its “Uber One” subscription without their consent. The suit claims that customers were charged deceptively, with cancellations rendered as complex as a maze.

cnet.com / FTC Sues Over Uber One, Saying It 'Deceived Consumers'

arstechnica.com / FTC sues Uber over difficulty of canceling subscriptions, “false” claims

techspot.com / FTC sues Uber over deceptive subscription billing and cancellation practices

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