Tariff Hike
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Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canadian imports from August 1: 'Instead of working with US...'
World | Jul 11, 2025, 07:50 AM ISTDonald Trump said instead of working with the United States, Canada retaliated with its own Tariffs. "Starting August 1, 2025, we will charge Canada a tariff of 35% on Canadian products sent into the United States," he said.
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China slams Trump's 10% tariff threats, calls them 'coercion tactics' as trade tensions escalate
World | Jul 07, 2025, 02:04 PM ISTMao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a regular press conference that the use of tariffs benefits no one.
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Trump says he's not planning to extend 90-day pause on global tariffs beyond July 9 deadline
World | Jun 30, 2025, 07:29 AM ISTWhile Trump had earlier noted that it would be difficult to finalize 90 separate trade deals in 90 days, he said the administration still intends to move forward with penalties unless deals are reached.
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US appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law for now
World | May 30, 2025, 07:04 AM ISTThe Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted an emergency motion from the Trump administration arguing that a halt is “critical for the country's national security".
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White House threatens to move Supreme Court after US court blocks Trump's tariffs
World | May 30, 2025, 06:40 AM ISTWhen asked why other countries would continue trade negotiations amid the legal uncertainty, White House Press Secretary Karine Leavitt said the US trade ambassador had heard from countries that morning confirming their intention to continue working with the United States.
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Why did US federal court block Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs? Here's what we know so far
World | May 29, 2025, 12:10 PM ISTA three-judge panel of the US Court of International Trade ruled that Trump overstepped his authority when he invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to declare a national emergency and justify the sweeping tariffs.
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EU demands trade talks based on 'respect' not 'threats' after Trump warns of 50 per cent tariff
World | May 24, 2025, 07:57 AM ISTThe European Trade Commissioner stated in a post on X that the EU remained fully engaged and dedicated to reaching a deal that would be mutually beneficial.
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Trump admin sued by 12 US states over 'illegal' tariff policy, calling it 'economically reckless'
World | Apr 24, 2025, 09:14 AM ISTThe lawsuit challenged Trump's claim that he could arbitrarily impose tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The lawsuit maintained that only Congress has the power to impose tariffs.
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Tariff war: China threatened to retaliate against countries striking trade deals with US
World | Apr 21, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTOn its move to stall a host of nations with whom China has trade ties from striking exclusive trade deals with the US to get tariff exemptions, the Commerce Ministry spokesperson warned that Beijing will firmly oppose such agreements.
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Trump issues 8-pointer 'non-tariff cheating' warning to trade partners amid 90-day pause | Full list
World | Apr 21, 2025, 09:30 AM ISTAmong the key issues flagged in the list is currency manipulation, a charge Trump has often levelled at certain countries for intentionally devaluing their currencies to boost exports while making American goods more expensive overseas.
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China's exports jump 12.4 per cent in March even as imports dip amid tariff war with US | DETAILS
World | Apr 14, 2025, 01:22 PM ISTChina's trade surplus with the United States was $27.6 billion in March as its exports rose 4.5%. It logged a surplus of $76.6 billion with the US in the first quarter of the year.
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Chinese troll Americans with AI memes after Trump imposes 125 per cent tariff on goods | VIDEO
World | Apr 11, 2025, 08:52 AM ISTAfter Trump announced a 125 per cent tariff on Chinese imports, Chinese netizens responded with a wave of AI-generated memes mocking Americans and US economic policy. From satirical videos to viral slogans, China’s digital retaliation adds fuel to the ongoing trade war.
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Donald Trump hikes tariff on China yet again to 125%, authorises 90-day pause for other countries
World | Apr 10, 2025, 06:34 AM ISTTaking to social media, Donald Trump said that based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the world’s markets, he raised the tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately.
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S&P 500 crashes 6 per cent, Dow drops 2,200 points as China retaliates against Trump tariffs
Business | Apr 05, 2025, 07:09 AM ISTWall Street plunged as China retaliated against Trump's tariffs. The S&P 500 fell 6 per cent, and the Dow was down 2,200 points, sparking global recession fears.
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Raghav Chadha proposes withholding Starlink approval to counter US tariffs, Scindia responds
India | Apr 03, 2025, 07:39 PM ISTAAP MP Raghav Chadha urged the Indian government to withhold regulatory approvals for Elon Musk’s Starlink as leverage against U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. He also raised security concerns, citing a case where traffickers allegedly used Starlink devices and the company's reluctance to share data.
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Trump announces reciprocal tariffs: Here’s how much countries will pay for trade deal with the US
World | Apr 03, 2025, 07:43 AM ISTWhile announcing the sweeping tariffs, Trump said the US has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered by other nations. The aggressive rhetoric from the US comes as Trump showed a willingness to dismantle a global economic system that the United States helped to build after World War II.
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Israel cancels all import duties on American-made goods ahead of Trump's announcement of tariffs
World | Apr 02, 2025, 07:49 AM ISTThe US is Israel's closest ally and its most significant trading partner. In 2024, the export of goods to the US stood at USD 17.3 billion, while the export of services was estimated at USD 16.7 billion.
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Tariffs that President Trump will announce today to be effective immediately: White House
World | Apr 02, 2025, 11:33 AM ISTWhile speaking to reporters, Trump stated that hat he'd "settled" on a plan for sweeping new tariffs to be announced midweek, catching some White House officials by surprise.
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Will Donald Trump's 25% tariff threat on importing Venezuelan oil impact India? All you need to know
World | Mar 25, 2025, 06:27 PM ISTIndia in December 2023 and January 2024 was one of the top buyers of Venezuelan crude oil and New Delhi in the first month itself imported approximately 191,600 barrels per day, which rose to over 254,000 in the following month.
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Tulsi Gabbard on Donald Trump's tariff threat to India: 'Direct dialogue happening at the top'
World | Mar 17, 2025, 03:39 PM ISTTulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, said that both President Trump and PM Modi are looking for a good solution on tariff matter.