Us Trade
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Top US official slams Trump's 'America alone' policy, warns US making a 'big mistake' with India
World | Oct 28, 2025, 10:13 AM ISTFormer US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s foreign and trade policy, warning that his “America First” approach has turned into an “America Alone” strategy.
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America's job market slumps under Trump's second term: August report shows weak hiring
World | Sep 06, 2025, 01:37 PM ISTUnder US President Trump’s second term, the job market is showing worrying signs of weakness, with job creation nearly stalling and unemployment hitting a four-year high, revealed reports.
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Russia presents India with tariff trouble solution, says 'If Indian goods are struggling...'
World | Aug 20, 2025, 03:06 PM ISTRussian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin called the United States’ pressure on India “unjustified” and “unilateral”.
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'This day, that year…': Indian Army digs up 1971 US-Pakistan arms deal amid Trump's tariff tirade
India | Aug 05, 2025, 01:03 PM ISTIndian Army brings up an old 1971 newspaper clipping amid Trump's tariff war over India-Russia trade.
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US slaps 35% tariffs on Canada over inaction on illicit drugs amid Trump's merger proposal
World | Aug 01, 2025, 02:43 PM ISTEarlier, Trump announced that fresh tariffs would be rolled out if a trade deal with Canada failed to materialise. Also, the US President said Canada's announcement to recognise a Palestinian state would 'make it hard' for the US to finalise trade talks between the two countries.
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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's reciprocal tariffs take effect on April 2: What does it mean for India and others?
World | Apr 01, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs will take effect on April 2, impacting global trade partners like India, China, the EU, and Mexico. The new tariffs, aimed at addressing trade imbalances, could disrupt key industries such as pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and machinery.
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USTR Katherine Tai to visit India in November
World | Oct 30, 2021, 06:46 AM ISTTai, the top trade official of Joe Biden Administration, will reach New Delhi on Nov 22 from South Korea.
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For decades, American politicians put special interests ahead of national interests: Trump
World | Feb 08, 2020, 10:11 AM ISTFor decades, American politicians put their special interests ahead of the interest of the country, US President Donald Trump said Friday, asserting that he has done away with some of the "disastrous" trade deals of the past.
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US trade ban could cost Huawei and Google both
Technology | Jun 17, 2019, 05:37 PM ISTConsidering the US trade ban, Huawei looks at a massive $30 billion loss in revenue over the next two years, but this could hurt Google as well.
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Trump not to grant waiver to India, 7 other nations importing Iranian oil
World | Apr 23, 2019, 10:22 AM ISTThe US re-imposed sanctions on Iran last November, after President Trump pulled out of the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
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India's oil deal with Iran, defence deal with Russia not helpful, reviewing it 'very carefully': US
World | Oct 12, 2018, 04:02 PM ISTThe US is trying to cut off all oil imports from Iran following President Donald Trump’s decision in May to pull out of the 2015 multilateral deal.
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Harley-Davidson plans to make more motorcycles outside US to avoid trade war
Business | Jun 26, 2018, 08:43 AM ISTThe company has assembly plants in Australia, Brazil, India and Thailand as well as in the US. It said it would raise investment in its international plants, though it did not say which ones.
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India hits back at US for tariff hike, raises import duty on certain American products
Business | Jun 21, 2018, 03:22 PM ISTThe move was in retaliation to the duty hike by the US on certain steel and aluminium products which had tariff implication of USD 241 million on India. The duty hike by India would have an equivalent tariff implications for the US.
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Upping ante, US president threatens new tariffs on Chinese goods
Business | Jun 19, 2018, 06:55 AM ISTTrump said that if China responds to this fresh round of tariffs, then he will move to counter “by pursuing additional tariffs on another $200 billion of goods.”
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India, US agree to hold comprehensive trade talks as New Delhi seeks exemption from US tariffs
Business | Jun 14, 2018, 09:09 AM ISTIndia has sought an exemption from the US tariffs along the lines the US has allowed to the European Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and South Korea.
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US shows sensitivities to Indian stand on IP and food security
World | Oct 10, 2014, 02:29 PM ISTWashington: Indicating a change in its position on key issues like intellectual property rights and food security - the two areas of concerns for India - the US appears to be sensitive and supportive of