Tariffs
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US Tariffs on India Take Effect: How 50% Duty Will Threaten Exports & Jobs-What's at Stake?
Originals | Aug 27, 2025, 11:59 AM ISTThe US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 27, impacting $48 billion in exports. Textile, leather, and jewellery sectors face major losses, risking millions of jobs and India's global trade position. Watch the video to find out what's at stake!
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US threatens 200% tariffs if China maintains ban on exports of magnets; here's why they matter
World | Aug 26, 2025, 12:01 PM ISTTrump also hailed the US-China relationship while meeting South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the White House’s Oval Office. In a soft warning, he said the US can adopt various moves which could destroy China but they will not do so.
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US issues official notice to impose 25% additional tariffs on India from August 27
World | Aug 26, 2025, 07:20 AM ISTPresident Donald Trump, in an executive order, announced 25 per cent tariffs on India but the levies were heightened to 50 per cent, asserting that India was fuelling the Ukraine war by buying oil from Russia.
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Nikki Haley asks India to hold serious discussion with US to dissolve contention over Russian oil
India | Aug 24, 2025, 09:24 AM ISTEarlier, she warned Trump against strained ties with India, listing several points why New Delhi was important for the US. Haley said India was a 'prized free and democratic partner' to counter China. She said 'scuttling 25 years of momentum' with New Delhi would amount to a 'strategic disaster.'
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SCO summit: PM Modi to visit China after 7-year hiatus on Aug 31, aims to reset ties amid US tariffs
India | Aug 23, 2025, 07:14 AM ISTHis visit also comes at a time when India is facing increasing trade pressure from the United States. The US has imposed sweeping tariffs on Indian imports, citing concerns over New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. President Donald Trump has notably doubled tariffs on several Indian goods.
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Modi standing like a wall...: PM's stern message to Trump amid tariff row
India | Aug 15, 2025, 09:06 AM ISTIndependence Day 2025: PM Modi said the country will achieve prosperity if it continues to focus on 'vocal for local'. He also stressed that the present generation of India must commit to making the country prosperous.
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Trump warns of '1929-style Great Depression' if court strikes down tariffs amid ongoing legal battle
World | Aug 08, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTDespite the uncertainty, the White House is confident that the onset of Trump's broad tariffs will provide clarity about the path of the world's largest economy. But so far, there are signs of self-inflicted wounds to America as companies and consumers alike brace for the impact of new taxes.
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Reports of India halting defence deals with US are false and fabricated: Defence Ministry sources
India | Aug 08, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTThe Defence Ministry has denied reports of halting US arms deals, affirming that all procurement processes are continuing as planned despite recent tariff tensions.
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Donald Trump rules out trade talks with India amid tariff row: 'Not until we get it resolved'
World | Aug 08, 2025, 06:25 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing additional 25 per cent tariffs on India. With this, the total tariffs imposed on Indian products, barring a few exceptions, have increased to 50 per cent.
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Shashi Tharoor tears into Trump: 'No one can threaten India like this, we should impose tariffs too'
India | Aug 07, 2025, 03:10 PM ISTIn a firm tone, Tharoor said it is not that any country can threaten India like this, and our average tariffs on American goods are 17 per cent, which should be raised to 50 per cent if Trump does not withdraw his tariffs.
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'I know I'll have to pay a personal price, yet…': PM Modi's strong message in face of Trump tariffs
India | Aug 07, 2025, 02:04 PM ISTHis remark comes a day after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25 per cent tariffs on India for purchasing Russian crude.
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'Going to see a lot more': Trump warns of secondary sanctions after additional 25% tariff on India
World | Aug 07, 2025, 07:00 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India.
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Double standards? Why Trump targets India on Russian oil purchases but ignores China, NATO
Explainers | Aug 06, 2025, 02:31 PM ISTIndia has strongly hit back at the US and the European Union (EU) for criticising India's purchase of Russian oil. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that it was the West which had "encouraged" others to buy Russian oil to "stabilise global energy markets".
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'Will have to check': Trump refuses to 'know anything' about US imports of Russian chemicals
World | Aug 06, 2025, 07:30 AM ISTDonald Trump has been fairly critical of India buying Russian crude and weaponry, and has imposed 25 per cent tariffs on the country. Earlier this week, Trump announced that the US would "substantially raise" tariffs on India for buying Russian oil, a move he has alleged has fueled the Ukraine war.
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'Should have done this...': Trump defends tariffs, hints at dividends for Americans
World | Aug 04, 2025, 11:40 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump said that he is going to pay down debt with the hundreds of billions of dollars coming into the country.
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty plunge after Trump announces 25% tariffs on Indian goods
Market | Jul 31, 2025, 09:43 AM ISTSensex, Nifty Today: Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a negative start as it opened 153.5 points lower at 24,700.50, compared to the previous close of 24,854.
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'We're negotiating with them right now': Trump after declaring 25% tariff plus penalty on India
World | Jul 31, 2025, 06:58 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on India and an additional penalty for India's purchases of Russian military equipment and energy.
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Donald Trump says 'deal with India not finalised yet,' hints at 20-25% tariff rate
World | Jul 30, 2025, 06:56 AM ISTIndia-US trade deal: Earlier on April 22, Trump imposed a tariff of 26 per cent on Indian goods imported to the US, before announcing a pause on those "reciprocal" levies.
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Trump announces 'massive' trade deal with Japan, keeps 15% reciprocal tariffs on Japanese goods
World | Jul 23, 2025, 06:51 AM ISTEarlier, Trump had warned that a 25 per cent tariff on Japanese imports would be implemented starting August 1 if trade negotiations failed.
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Trump plans to impose over 10% tariffs on smaller nations, targets Africa and Caribbean
World | Jul 16, 2025, 06:34 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump also said he would "probably" announce tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs at the "end of the month".