Tag: US President Donald Trump

Trump’s additional 25% tariff move on India sparks backlash from industry

"There are other available markets that the Indian industry is free to look at," he added, suggesting that exporters may shift focus beyond the US.

August 8, 2025

Recognise Balochistan, Reject Pakistan: Activist writes to Trump on Human Rights abuses

The appeal, shared via a public letter on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, accuses Pakistan of illegal occupation, systemic exploitation, and fostering global terrorism through its rogue military-intelligence apparatus.

August 8, 2025

Jairam Ramesh Slams PM Modi Over Pak Army Chief’s US Visit, Says “Special Relationship” with Trump Exposed

Ramesh noted that despite Modi’s assertions, the US has not appointed a regular ambassador to New Delhi since January 2025, while other key nations, including China, already have confirmed envoys.

August 8, 2025

“India Has Not Violated Any US Law”: Former MoS MJ Akbar Criticises Trump’s Tariff Move, Warns of Eroding Trust

The US President recently signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising the total to 50%.

August 7, 2025

Kharge Slams Modi Over Trump’s 50% Tariff Hike, Calls It a ‘Foreign Policy Disaster’

Kharge criticised the Modi government’s handling of India–US trade relations, alleging that diplomatic failure had led to a massive blow to Indian exports.

August 7, 2025

Markets Slip as Trump’s 25% Tariff Hike on Indian Goods Triggers Investor Sell-Off

The latest tariff hike effectively makes Indian exports to the US 50 per cent more expensive, prompting concerns over trade relations and triggering a broad-based sell-off across sectors.

August 7, 2025

Trump Hints at Possible Secondary Sanctions on China Over Russian Oil Imports, Days After Tariffs on India

Despite this widespread reliance on Russian energy, neither China nor Turkiye currently face US sanctions or tariffs linked directly to their Russian oil or energy imports.

August 7, 2025

Economists Warn Trump’s 25% Tariff Hike Could Shave 0.4% Off India’s FY26 GDP Growth

The tariff, which raises the total US duty on Indian goods to 50 percent, is expected to take effect after 21 days and will significantly impact India's export competitiveness in one of its largest markets.

August 7, 2025

Trump Administration Defends Tariffs, Claims Indian Oil Imports from Russia “Far Exceed” US Trade with Moscow

The official further accused India of “intentionally taking advantage” of the ongoing war in Ukraine to boost its energy deals with Russia.

August 7, 2025

Trump Hints at Wave of Secondary Sanctions After Imposing 25% Tariff on India

"It's only been eight hours. So let's see what happens," Trump said. "You're going to see a lot more... you're going to see so much secondary sanctions."

August 7, 2025