Tariffs
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Trump again claims US tariffs prevented India-Pakistan war: 'I said we're not going to do trade'
World | Oct 29, 2025, 06:49 AM ISTTrump boasted that he had prevented several other wars by using the same strategy, claiming that many nations opted for peace because they wanted to preserve their trade relations with the United States.
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Trump terminates trade talks with Canada over television ads rebuking tariffs: 'Egregious behavior'
World | Oct 24, 2025, 09:29 AM ISTThe statement follows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks that he plans to significantly increase Canada’s exports to markets beyond the United States in response to the risks posed by Trump’s tariffs.
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Trump again claims India will 'stop' buying Russian oil by year-end, cites conversation with PM Modi
World | Oct 23, 2025, 08:08 AM ISTReiterating his claim of having halted conflict between India and Pakistan, Trump emphasised that tariffs played a crucial role in brokering the truce between the two countries.
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Trump confuses India with Iran, reiterates tariffs prevented nuclear war with Pakistan | WATCH
World | Oct 16, 2025, 07:49 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump confused India with Iran, while speaking to reporters at the White House on Wednesday and reiterated that tariffs helped prevented a nuclear war with Pakistan.
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India, New Zealand to resume FTA talks: What's on the agenda and why is dairy a sticking point?
Business | Oct 13, 2025, 09:29 AM ISTIn the financial year 2024–25, merchandise trade between India and New Zealand reached $1.3 billion — a sharp increase of nearly 49 per cent compared to the previous year.
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Trump Hits China with 100% Tariffs Following Xi Jinping's 'Hostile' Letter To World Leaders
News | Oct 11, 2025, 01:41 PM ISTTrump has imposed 100% tariffs on China after Xi Jinping sent a 'hostile' letter to world leaders, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing trade war between the two nations. The decision has had far-reaching implications for global trade and further strained US-China relations.
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Trump again claims India-Pakistan ceasefire credit citing tariffs, calls US a 'peacekeeper'
World | Oct 07, 2025, 07:51 AM ISTWhen asked whether the US would reconsider its stance on tariffs, Trump argued that without them, four of the seven wars he claims to have prevented would have escalated.
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Putin likely to visit India in early December amid India-US trade tensions over tariffs
India | Oct 01, 2025, 05:22 PM ISTWith these new trade barriers in place, India and Russia are now expected to explore ways to work together and develop a strategy to counter the impact of the US tariffs.
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India-US trade deal talks 'positive' and 'forward-looking', both sides pursuing early outcomes: MEA
India | Sep 19, 2025, 04:55 PM ISTThe MEA’s remarks came just days after India and the US held the first round of talks on a bilateral trade agreement. This was the first such meeting since US President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.
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It caused rift: Trump calls 50% tariff on India a ‘tough move’, reiterates role in solving conflicts
World | Sep 12, 2025, 10:48 PM ISTThe US President reiterated he has solved seven global conflicts so far in his second term as President, including that of India and Pakistan.
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Too funny: Peter Navarro's anti-India poll on X backfires; Trump's aide blames 'propaganda'
World | Sep 08, 2025, 11:28 PM ISTDays back, Navarro criticised Elon Musk for allowing 'propaganda' concerning India on his social media platform. Musk, however, said people decide the narrative on his platform and everything was fact-checked.
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Shashi Tharoor on Trump softening stand on India: 'Can't just forget and forgive' | Video
India | Sep 07, 2025, 11:02 PM ISTTrump tariffs: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar for their 'quick response' and underscoring the importance of the basic relationship.
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'He started to realise...': Ex-diplomat explains why Trump softened stand on India | Video
India | Sep 07, 2025, 11:32 PM ISTTrump had imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India and has been critical of India for buying Russian oil. He has repeatedly accused India of fueling the war in Ukraine. However, Trump on Friday softened his stand, calling India-US ties a 'very special relationship'.
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India kills us with tariffs: Donald Trump's fresh rant amid trade row with New Delhi
World | Sep 03, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTDonald Trump on August 6 signed an executive order imposing additional 25 per cent tariffs on India for the latter’s procurement of oil from Russia. These levies were in addition to 25 per cent tariffs that Trump announced on India along with several other countries, which were announced on July 31.
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Russia further slashes oil prices for India; discount now widens to USD 4 amid US tariffs
World | Sep 02, 2025, 07:07 PM ISTThe US initially announced 25 per cent levies on India but later hiked them to 50 per cent, asserting that it was a penalty on New Delhi for fuelling the Ukraine war by buying oil from Russia.
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War games in Alaska, trade war in Delhi: How are India, US trying to mend ways through Yudh Abhyas?
India | Sep 02, 2025, 05:25 PM ISTThe objective of this exercise is to enhance joint training, coordination and combat skills between the armed forces of both countries. Talking about the troops participating in this exercise, this time, soldiers from the Madras Regiment are representing India.
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India's diplomatic tightrope: New Delhi's art of balancing China amid relationship with US, Russia
India | Aug 30, 2025, 09:59 AM ISTAmid tariffs, India has been actively seeking to broaden its trade partnerships by negotiating new agreements with various nations. Prime Minister Modi’s participation in the SCO summit is anticipated to enhance India’s diplomatic and economic initiatives in the region.
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'Total disaster': Trump rants after US court declares his tariffs unconstitutional
World | Aug 30, 2025, 07:35 AM ISTTrump on July 31 signed an executive order, announcing a battery of new tariffs on over 60 countries. The US initially imposed 25 per cent tariffs on India but later hiked it to 50 per cent, asserting that it was a penalty on New Delhi for 'fuelling' Ukraine war by buying oil from Russia.
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India 'paying price' for 'supporting' Putin: US Senator on Trump tariffs
World | Aug 29, 2025, 09:24 AM ISTThe US has openly criticised India for its move to buy Russian oil. The Trump administration had also imposed 50 per cent levies on most Indian products, barring a few. India has repeatedly defended its decision to buy Russian oil, citing the example of other nations, including European Union.
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Government to expedite rollout of export promotion mission amid US tariffs
Business | Aug 28, 2025, 04:39 PM ISTThe USA's steep 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods entering America will severely impact exports and job creation in labour-intensive export sectors such as shrimp, apparel, leather and gems and jewellery.