Tag: US President Donald Trump

Trump’s 100% Tariff on Patented Drugs Poses Challenge to India’s $30 Billion Pharma Exports

India’s pharmaceutical industry, often called the “Pharmacy of the World”, supplies over 50 per cent of global vaccine demand, 40 per cent of generics to the US, and 25 per cent of medicines in the UK.

September 26, 2025

Cloud Over Trump-Sharif Oval Office Meeting as White House Holds Back Official Photos

Earlier in the day, Trump had hosted Turkish President Recep Erdogan, followed by a live joint briefing. In contrast, the Trump-Sharif meeting was only documented via Pakistan’s official social media accounts.

September 26, 2025

Trump Reaffirms ‘Tariff Man’ Identity, Warns of Strong Action Against Russia

On India’s approach, Poast described it as pragmatic: “India has taken advantage of discounted Russian oil without endorsing the war. It’s a clear example of realpolitik.”

September 26, 2025

Trump Slaps 100% Tariff on Imported Drugs Without US Plants; Expands Duties on Furniture and Household Goods

Trump defended the tariffs as essential to protect US industry from “large-scale flooding” of imports.

September 26, 2025

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Kept Waiting as Trump Delays Oval Office Meeting

According to the White House schedule, Trump was slated to hold a closed-door session with Sharif.

September 26, 2025

Trump Signs Executive Order Approving TikTok Deal, Paving Way for US Ownership

“I had a very good talk with President Xi. We discussed TikTok, and he gave us the go-ahead,” Trump said, expressing optimism about the agreement.

September 26, 2025

Trump Praises Upcoming Visit of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Criticises Russia’s Actions in Ukraine

Sharif had earlier engaged in an informal exchange with Trump on September 23, following the US President’s meeting with leaders of eight Islamic-Arab countries, including Pakistan.

September 26, 2025

Trump’s UNGA Speech “Undiplomatic,” Shows No Reset in India-US Ties: Analyst Kugelman

France, the UK, Canada, Portugal, and Australia recently recognised Palestinian statehood, a decision Trump blasted as a “reward to Hamas.”

September 25, 2025

Trump Optimistic Ukraine Can Reclaim Pre-War Borders with EU and NATO Support

Posting on Truth Social, Trump described Russia as a “paper tiger” hindered by economic woes after three and a half years of conflict. He urged Ukraine to seize the moment to “fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form.”

September 24, 2025

Trump Hails Gaza Talks as “Very Successful” Despite Rift Over Palestinian State Recognition

Trump said, “We had a very good meeting concerning Gaza. It was a very successful meeting with all the big players, except for Israel. But that’s going to be next.”

September 24, 2025