Trump Tariffs
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Who is Peter Navarro? Trump's close aide and author of 'Death by China' now trains his guns on India
Explainers | Aug 26, 2025, 01:38 PM ISTPeter Navarro is an American economist who has been working as the senior counsellor for trade and manufacturing to US President Donald Trump. During Trump's first term as US President from 2016 to 2020, Navarro served as the director White House National Trade Council.
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India 'cosying' up to China, Russia's 'laundromat': White House adviser on Trump tariffs
World | Aug 22, 2025, 06:28 AM ISTBriefing reporters in Washington, DC, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'great leader', but stressed that India doesn't need to buy Russian oil.
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Amid Trump tariffs, Jaishankar urges Russian firms to engage 'more intensively' with India
World | Aug 21, 2025, 12:36 PM ISTIn his remarks at the India-Russia Business Forum in Moscow, EAM Dr S Jaishankar said the relationship between India and Russia has been nurtured as one of the 'steadiest relationships' in current times.
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Nikki Haley warns Trump over strained ties with India, lists 5 points why New Delhi is important
World | Aug 21, 2025, 01:56 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has doubled India's tariff to 50 per cent by imposing an additional 25 per cent levy on the previously announced 25 per cent.
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Russia says 5% discount on oil to India is subject to negotiation amid Trump’s tariff tensions
World | Aug 20, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTEvgeniy Griva, Russia’s deputy trade representative to India, stated that future supplies would carry an agreed reduction, saying, “There will be a 5% discount, subject to negotiation, on Russian crude oil purchases to India."
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President Trump imposed 'sanctions on India' to end Russia-Ukraine war, says White House
World | Aug 20, 2025, 06:46 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has doubled India's tariff to 50 per cent by imposing an additional 25 per cent levy on the previously announced 25 per cent.
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'Tariffing India won't stop Putin': US Democrats panel on Trump's tariff tirade against New Delhi
India | Aug 16, 2025, 08:43 AM ISTThe Democratic panel’s remarks were made in response to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning to New Delhi about possible hikes in secondary tariffs linked to the Russian oil trade.
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India 'a bit recalcitrant' in trade negotiations: US amid Trump's tariff threats
World | Aug 13, 2025, 09:47 AM ISTDonald Trump had initially imposed a 25 per cent tariff, which came into effect from August 7, on India and blamed New Delhi for fueling the war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil. He later imposed an additional 25 per cent levy and signed an executive order in this regard on August 6.
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US tariffs on India's Russian oil imports a 'big blow' to Moscow: Trump ahead of meeting with Putin
World | Aug 12, 2025, 07:20 AM ISTTrump has imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India, along with an additional 25 per cent levy on its purchases of Russian oil, resulting in a total of 50 per cent duties.
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US-China extend trade truce as Trump again delays tariffs deadline for 90 days
World | Aug 12, 2025, 08:44 AM ISTThe previous deadline was set to expire at 12.01 am on Tuesday. Without the extension, the US could have increased taxes on Chinese imports from an already steep 30 per cent, and Beijing could have retaliated with higher levies on US exports to China.
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Government to brief Shashi Tharoor-led panel on India-US trade talks: What’s on the table?
India | Aug 11, 2025, 08:01 AM ISTThe Shashi Tharoor-led Standing Committee on External Affairs will be briefed today on India’s latest foreign policy developments, focusing on the escalating US-India trade talks.
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'Some boss is jealous': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's indirect swipe at US President
India | Aug 10, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh, without naming US President Donald Trump, accused “some boss” of being jealous of India’s growth.
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1925 cartoon predicting rise of China, India and Africa resurfaces amid Trump tariff row
World | Aug 10, 2025, 12:18 PM ISTA 1925 cartoon by American artist Bob Minor on the global power shift has gone viral amid Donald Trump's tariff policies.
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OPINION | India-China-Russia front: Modi diplomacy back on track
India | Aug 09, 2025, 07:08 PM ISTIt is now clear that PM Modi has not "surrendered" to Trump, as as being claimed by the opposition. On the other hand, Trump tried to provoke Modi at every step. But Modi maintained his dignity.
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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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PM Modi speaks to Putin amid Trump tariff blitz, invites him to visit India later this year
India | Aug 08, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTPM Modi speaks to Putin: During the phone call, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership further, apart from reviewing progress in the bilateral agenda.
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Trump's Tariffs: 5 Ways India Could Hit Back as Trade Tensions Rise!
Originals | Aug 08, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTAs President Trump escalated tariffs on India, New Delhi can explore five key strategies to safeguard its interests, protect its economy, and respond effectively to growing trade tensions with the U.S.
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How Trump's Tariffs Could Reignite the Russia-India-China Alliance | Explained
Originals | Aug 08, 2025, 06:35 PM ISTTrump Tariffs: Russia and China have called for reviving the Russia-India-China (RIC) grouping. Recently, India also signaled openness, stating talks could happen in a "mutually convenient manner" for all sides. Watch video to know the details.
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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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OPINION | Trump must know: Modi can hit back
India | Aug 08, 2025, 06:10 PM ISTIt is a fact that if Trump imposes 50 per cent tariff on India from August 27, it can create problems for India’s pharmaceutical, textiles and jewellery sectors. But this is temporary. Indian exporters and manufacturers will find new markets after sustaining initial losses.