- Nepal heavily depends on India for its market and transit needs.
- Nepal is facing economic crisis due to its heavy reliance on Indian petroleum imports and the shockwaves from the US war.
- India's protectionist policies restrict Nepali market access while West Asia tensions impact Nepali households.
Bureau of Indian Standards adds to trade barriers by imposing safeguard duties on Nepali exports.
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What happened
Bureau of Indian Standards adds to trade barriers by imposing safeguard duties on Nepali exports.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Bureau of Indian Standards
Indian organization for developing standards
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Nepal
country in South Asia
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