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  Trump threatens tariffs on nations selling oil to Cuba, escalating pressure on Mexico

  World | January 30, 2026 7:25 IST

  President Trump has signed an order targeting countries that supply oil to Cuba, a step that raises fresh pressure on Mexico. The Mexican President has confirmed a temporary pause in shipments but insisted the move was made independently.

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  Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in US as feud with PM Carney expands

  World | January 30, 2026 6:35 IST

  In Trump's latest threat, the Republican president said he was retaliating against Canada for refusing to certify jets from Savannah, Georgia-based Gulfstream Aerospace.

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  Trump aide signals possible India tariff cut by 25%, says 'Russian oil purchases have collapsed'

  India | January 24, 2026 16:22 IST

  In August 2025, during a period when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on several countries, duties on Indian imports were doubled to 50%. Trump had linked this move directly to India’s energy ties with Russia.

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  'Going to have a good deal': Trump praises 'fantastic leader' PM Modi at Davos

  India | January 21, 2026 23:50 IST

  Trump’s remarks come at a time when trade relations between India and the US remain uncertain. Nearly five months have passed since tariffs on Indian exports to the US were raised to 50 per cent, with half of the hike described by Trump as a “penalty” linked to India’s purchase of Russian oil.

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  'No one can secure Greenland other than US': Trump addresses World Economic Forum in Davos

  World | January 21, 2026 23:51 IST

  Trump stressed the global impact of the US economy, saying, “The US is the economic engine for all nations on the planet. When America booms, the entire world booms. When it goes bad… you all follow us down.”

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  Starmer rebukes Trump over Greenland tariff threat, says 'trade wars help no one'

  World | January 19, 2026 15:59 IST

  The sharp response from Starmer follows Trump’s announcement on Saturday that the United States would impose a 10 per cent import tax from February on goods from eight European countries, including the UK.

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  From constitutional objection to Senate showdown: How Rand Paul has opposed Trump's tariffs

  World | January 08, 2026 13:23 IST

  Senator Rand Paul attacked the economic logic of President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy and stated that the policies raise economic, political and constitutional concerns.

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  Congress leader makes bizarre remark, questions 'will Trump kidnap our PM like Venezuela?'

  India | January 06, 2026 18:29 IST

  Speaking on the impact of steep US tariffs on Indian goods, Chavan invoked recent events in Venezuela and raised a hypothetical question.

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  Trump claims US will soon receive $600 billion from tariffs: 'America far stronger, more respected'

  World | January 06, 2026 7:38 IST

  Reiterating his support for tariffs, Trump linked the policy to both economic strength and national security."Because of Tariffs, our Country is financially, AND FROM A NATIONAL SECURITY STANDPOINT, FAR STRONGER AND MORE RESPECTED THAN EVER BEFORE. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" he said.

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  'Safeguard interests of...': India pledges 'appropriate measures' as Mexico slaps 50 per cent tariff

  India | December 14, 2025 10:24 IST

  A high-level meeting between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Mexico's Vice Minister of Economy Luis Rosendo has already taken place, with follow-up discussions planned to resolve the issue.

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  India-US fresh rounds of trade talks begin as delegation visits New Delhi to address tariff issues

  India | December 10, 2025 7:32 IST

  The visit is primarily a familiarisation trip, according to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who confirmed the visit during a media briefing on Monday.

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  Hypocrisy in grain market: Why Trump's rice tariff threat is more of a concern for US consumers

  Business | December 09, 2025 17:05 IST

  India is the largest producer of rice - 150 million tonnes - and has a 28 per cent share of the global market.

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  Trump's ultimatum to Mexico, warns of 5% tariff if water for farmers isn't delivered immediately

  World | December 09, 2025 6:44 IST

  US President Donald Trump demanded that Mexico release 200,000 acre-feet of water before December 31, adding that “the rest must come soon after.”

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  Trump warns any country doing business with Russia will be 'very severely' sanctioned

  World | November 17, 2025 11:42 IST

  The Trump administration has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India, among the highest in the world, including 25 per cent levies for its purchases of Russian energy.

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  '100% tariff off the table': China, US reach 'basic consensus' on trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meet

  World | October 27, 2025 7:07 IST

  China and the United States have achieved a “basic consensus” on a potential trade agreement after two days of intensive discussions in Kuala Lumpur. The announcement comes just before a scheduled meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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  Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% over Reagan trade advertisement

  World | October 26, 2025 7:12 IST

  Donald Trump imposed an extra 10% tariff on Canadian imports, accusing Ottawa of using a fake Reagan speech in an anti-tariff ad. The Reagan Foundation confirmed the ad was edited without consent. Canada says it remains open to talks despite rising trade tensions.

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  What is Free Trade Agreement? List of countries with which India has signed FTAs in last five years

  World | October 13, 2025 7:27 IST

  India has signed multiple Free Trade Agreements in the last five years with countries like Mauritius, UAE, Australia, EFTA members, and the UK to boost trade, investment, and market access.

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  US lawmakers urge Donald Trump to repair, reset ties with India after tariff escalation

  World | October 08, 2025 23:53 IST

  The lawmakers highlighted that in late August 2025, the Trump administration increased tariffs on Indian imports to as much as 50 per cent. This included an initial 25 per cent “reciprocal” levy, followed by an additional 25 per cent duty in retaliation for India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia.

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  India's 'red lines' need to be respected: EAM Jaishankar on trade talks with US

  India | October 05, 2025 23:11 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar revealed that the ongoing US tariffs on Indian exports are due to an inability to reach a common ground between the two nations. While negotiations continue, Jaishankar stressed that India’s core “red lines” must be respected.

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  Rajnath Singh explains why India didn't respond to Trump's tariffs immediately, says 'we didn't...'

  India | September 22, 2025 13:36 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while speaking to the Indian community in Morocco, addressed the recent US tariff imposition on Indian goods.