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'You're giving me bullsh*t numbers': New book reveals Trump's heated clash over India tariffs
World | Jun 24, 2026, 01:42 PM ISTA new book has revealed that Donald Trump reportedly clashed with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over India's tariff rates, accusing officials of providing inaccurate figures.
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'PM Modi a good friend of mine': Trump hints at trade deal with India 'soon'
World | Jun 05, 2026, 07:28 AM ISTIn his regular briefings at the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, US President Donald Trump hinted that Washington and New Delhi are likely to arrive on a consensus over trade deal "soon", as he described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his "good friend".
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Trump says India-US trade deal secure after SC ruling, New Delhi to pay 10% tariffs
World | Feb 21, 2026, 09:20 AM ISTAfter the US Supreme Court struck down his reciprocal tariffs, Trump defended the India trade arrangement, describing it as fair and reiterating that the United States will not face duties under the pact.
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'India very much wedded to strategic autonomy': Jaishankar after US claim on Russian oil imports
India | Feb 15, 2026, 07:32 AM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks came against the backdrop of the US claim that India has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil.
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India to get same zero-tariff textile benefits as Bangladesh: Piyush Goyal on US trade deal
India | Feb 12, 2026, 06:02 PM ISTIndia-US trade deal: India and the US have finalised a framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement. It is likely to be implemented in March.
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Govt clarifies on revised US trade factsheet, says amendments reflect shared India-US understandings
India | Feb 12, 2026, 05:26 PM ISTThe MEA clarified that revisions in the updated US factsheet on the India-US interim trade agreement align with the shared understanding mentioned in the joint statement. The US softened earlier claims on India's commitments regarding purchases, tariffs and digital trade.
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Trump lauds India-US trade deal as historic, says American coal exports will see a great boost
World | Feb 12, 2026, 10:00 AM ISTHe said recent trade arrangements would boost US coal exports and reinforce the country’s position as a leading energy supplier.
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PM Modi choked, surrendered future of 1.4 billion Indians: Rahul attacks Centre over US trade deal
India | Feb 11, 2026, 02:22 PM IST"If the INDIA alliance was negotiating with President Trump, I will tell you what we would say," Rahul Gandhi said as he launched a scathing attack on the Centre.
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Big diplomatic win for India as US revises fact sheet on trade deal with India; check what changed
India | Feb 11, 2026, 12:17 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump recently unveiled a new trade arrangement with India following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the revised terms, Washington has lowered tariffs on Indian exports from 25 percent to 18 percent.
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US trade office takes down X post showing PoK and Aksai Chin as parts of India
World | Feb 11, 2026, 09:26 AM ISTThe now-deleted post was published on X and was meant to highlight the trade discussions between the two countries. US President Donald Trump recently announced a trade agreement with India soon after holding a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Piyush Goyal quashes rumours: Zero agri giveaways to US, farmers shielded in India-US trade deal
India | Feb 09, 2026, 12:02 AM ISTGoyal outlined extensive safeguards, ruling out any concessions on GM items like-soybeans, corn, and maize, alongside meat, poultry, cereals (rice, wheat, millets including jowar, bajra, ragi, kodo), sugar, fruits (bananas, strawberries, cherries, citrus), pulses (green peas, kabuli chana, moong).
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Strong message to Pakistan? US trade office in new map shows PoK as part of Indian territory
World | Feb 07, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTThe map also depicts Aksai Chin, a region claimed by China, within Indian territory. China claims the territory and has objected to India’s position, which is a dispute that has remained a sensitive issue in bilateral ties between New Delhi and Beijing.
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US now most favoured nation for exports, interests of farmers protected: Piyush Goyal on trade deal
India | Feb 07, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTGoyal said the main aim of both the nations under this agreement is to achieve annual bilateral trade of $500 billion. He said every sector was happy with the deal and the government was getting positive responses from everywhere.
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India-US trade deal: Key takeaways from interim agreement | Full statement
India | Feb 07, 2026, 01:08 PM ISTIndia-US trade deal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the agreement between the two sides and said the trade deal will create more opportunities for Indian businesses and farmers.
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US lifts additional 25% tariff on Indian goods following historic trade deal
World | Feb 07, 2026, 09:43 AM ISTIn August last year, the US imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on goods from India. Besides, India attracted an additional 25 per cent levy over its purchase of Russian crude oil.
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US tariffs cut to 18% as India and US finalise trade deal framework; PM Modi hails agreement
India | Feb 07, 2026, 08:22 AM ISTCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the move will open a $30 trillion market for Indian exporters. He said India is committed to protect its farmers, thus sensitive agricultural and dairy products have been completely protected.
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Will India start buying oil from Venezuela instead of Russia? MEA clarifies energy security priority
India | Feb 05, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTAt a media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains committed to ensuring energy security of its 1.4 billion citizens and is open to exploring new crude supply option including from Venezuela.
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'India free to buy oil from any country': Russia after Trump's Venezuelan oil talks with New Delhi
World | Feb 05, 2026, 07:19 AM ISTKremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil and switch to purchasing crude from the United States and, potentially, from Venezuela.
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'We are convinced…': Russia stands firm with India on energy ties as US seeks curbs in trade deal
World | Feb 04, 2026, 08:29 PM ISTTrump on Monday declared a trade deal with India and reduced tariffs on New Delhi to 18 per cent after holding a telephonic conversation with PM Modi. He also said PM Modi has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia.
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Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, holds wide-ranging talks
World | Feb 04, 2026, 06:59 AM ISTThe meeting between Jaishankar and Rubio comes a day after Trump announced on Truth Social that India and the US agreed to a trade deal, under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Delhi from 25 to 18 per cent.