Tariff
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India paying price for PM Modi's friendship with Trump: Congress after US President slaps 25% tariff
India | Jul 30, 2025, 07:02 PM ISTIn a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on India, saying New Delhi has brought a "vast majority" of its military equipment from Russia.
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NATO warns sanctions on India and China over trade ties with Russia: Will this threat make impact?
Explainers | Jul 16, 2025, 01:30 PM ISTAddressing a press conference, Rutte emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting Trump's announcement on increasing military support for Ukraine, including air defence systems, missiles, and ammunition.
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Explained: Why India is looking to finalise a US trade deal before Trump's August tariff deadline
India | Jul 10, 2025, 07:17 PM ISTIndia is set to send a high-level delegation to Washington next week to fast-track talks on a bilateral trade pact as the US tariff suspension on Indian goods ends on August 1.
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Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil after targeting 7 countries, calls Bolsonaro's trial 'witch hunt'
World | Jul 10, 2025, 06:55 AM ISTTrump accused the Brazilian government of unfair trade practices and stated that the tariffs imposed by the US on goods imported from Brazil is "far less than what is needed to have a level playing field."
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Trump issues letters to seven more nations; Iraq, Libya, Algeria hit with 30% US tariffs
World | Jul 09, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTThe steepest tariffs, at 30%, have been levied on Iraq, Algeria and Libya. These tariffs will come into effect from August 1.
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'Close to making a deal with India': Trump hints at breakthrough amid tariff spree on 14 nations
World | Jul 08, 2025, 06:55 AM ISTEarlier, US President Trump shared letters sent by his administration to 14 countries, informing them of the reciprocal tariffs that will take effect from August 1.
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Trump announces to impose 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea from Aug 1; warns against retaliation
World | Jul 08, 2025, 12:05 AM ISTTrump has also signalled a possible reduction in the newly announced 25% tariffs on Japanese and South Korean goods, provided both nations agree to revise their current trade policies. Meanwhile, the White House added that similar trade letters would be sent to 12 more nations.
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Trump announces 55% tariffs on Chinese goods, claims deal secures rare earth minerals from China
World | Jun 11, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTRare earth minerals are essential components in high-tech industries, including electronics, electric vehicles, and military hardware. China is currently the world's largest producer and exporter of these materials, making access to them a key strategic concern for the US.
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Trump signs order to double US steel, aluminium tariffs to 50%: Here's how it will impact India
Market | Jun 04, 2025, 05:38 PM ISTIndia has already issued a formal notice at the World Trade Organization (WTO) signalling its intention to impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods in response to the earlier steel tariffs.
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No discussion on trade, tariff with US, says India on Trump team's ceasefire claim with Pakistan
Business | May 29, 2025, 05:27 PM ISTIndia has made it very clear that no third party was involved in brokering the ceasefire and that tariffs were never part of the discussion with US during Operation Sindoor.
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Why India-Made iPhones will still be cheaper in the US even with 25% Trump tariff?
Technology | May 25, 2025, 11:19 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump has recently threatened that his government will impose a 25% tax on iPhones made in India if they are sold in the U.S. However, a report by GTRI indicates that these iPhones will still be cheaper in the U.S. Here's why.
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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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What are the 11 conditions that IMF imposed on Pakistan against its bailout scheme
Business | May 19, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTThe IMF report has shown the total size of the federal budget at Rs 17.6 trillion, including Rs 1.07 trillion for development spending.
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Trump reiterates India ready to cut 100% tariffs on US goods, claims trade deal with New Delhi soon
World | May 17, 2025, 11:37 AM ISTUS President Trump had announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on a number of countries, including India and China, on April 2. Highlighting the high tariffs imposed by India on American goods, Trump announced a "discounted reciprocal tariff" of 26 per cent on India.
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Trump says 'great progress made' in marathon US-China meeting over tariffs, hails 'total reset'
World | May 11, 2025, 08:50 AM ISTChinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held an eight-hour meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, marking their first in-person engagement.
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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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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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Donald Trump exempts smartphones, computers and chips from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
World | Apr 12, 2025, 08:01 PM ISTSmartphones and computers will be exempted from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, according to new guidelines issued by US Customs and Border Protection.
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Super 100: Waqf Protest Turns Violent In Murshidabad Again
News | Apr 12, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTSituation tense in some areas after violence in West Bengal... Paramilitary forces deployed in Jangipur and Murshidabad.. According to police, situation is under control
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Jaishankar speaks on negotiations for 'trade deals' with US and EU, says 'geared up for...'
Business | Apr 11, 2025, 10:05 PM ISTThe external affairs minister's remarks came as Donald Trump's policy on tariffs triggered massive trade disruptions and fears of a global economic recession. On Wednesday, Trump announced a 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs on all countries.