US President Donald Trump hiking up tariffs on Indian imports to 50 per cent has not gone down well with senator Gregory Meeks, who said the move puts the relationship that New Delhi and Washington have fostered over the years at risk. FILE PHOTO: President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands(REUTERS) Reacting…
India received support from unlikely quarters amid Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff moves after Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong called the US a “bully” as it doubled the tariffs on New Delhi to 50%. “Give the bully an inch, he will take a mile,” Xu said, pointedly criticising the White House without naming Trump. The remark is…
China on Thursday criticised the United States for imposing steep new tariffs on India over its continued purchase of Russian oil, calling it a clear case of “tariff abuse” and urging restraint. The strong response came after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order placing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods,…
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday that he will not call US President Donald Trump, saying Trump does not want to talk. Lula referred to the day the tariffs were imposed as “the most regrettable” day in the bilateral relations between the countries. Instead, Lula said will speak with other world…
India, driven by the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—“The world is one family”—aims to strike mutually beneficial agreements, including with the United States. Rooted in ancient Indian philosophy and often referenced by PM Modi, the phrase reflects India’s commitment to global unity and shared responsibility. However, this ethos is being tested by the ongoing tariff dispute…
As tensions escalate in the U.S.-China trade relationship under a resurgent Trump administration, questions abound about the resilience of Chinese exports. According to a recent analysis in the Financial Times, published on August 3, 2025, as part of its “Market Questions” series, China’s export machine has shown remarkable defiance against previous tariffs, but the coming…
President Donald Trump just showed markets that he doesn’t always chicken out. Trump’s August 1 tariff deadline has arrived, and a barrage of new and amended import duties sent the stock market tumbling in Friday’s session. The updated tariffs don’t officially kick in until August 7, meaning nations still have some time to reach a…
Topline President Donald Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs on nearly all key U.S. trading partners will go into effect on August 7—a week later than his self-imposed deadline of August 1—as the president signed an executive order on Thursday night setting revised rates for 68 countries and the European Union. President Donald Trump pushed the start…
US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats hold a news conference ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s August 1 tariff deadline. During remarks on the Senate floor Thursday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke about President Trump’s China policies. Show more Show less Source link
With less than two days to go until the White House’s Friday tariff deadline, the trade policy landscape remains mixed. President Donald Trump said that he will not extend Friday’s deadline for his “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries that do business with the U.S., including top trading partners Mexico, Canada and China. “THE AUGUST…