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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his defence of the recently imposed 50 percent tariff on Indian imports, asserting that trade relations with New Delhi had been “totally one-sided” for decades.Speaking at the White House, Trump stressed that while the United States and India currently “get along very well,” the longstanding imbalance in tariffs had disadvantaged American
India has formally sought consultations with the United States under the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) safeguard agreement regarding Washington’s recent imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff on certain copper products.The duty, introduced on July 30 and effective from August 1, 2025, applies indefinitely on all such imports into the US. India sees this decision as a protectionist safeguard
In a significant diplomatic and strategic development, United States Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Chairman of the CIA Subcommittee on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has claimed that Indian refiners are giving early indications of reducing Russian oil imports following sustained diplomatic and economic pressure from Washington.Fitzpatrick made the remarks after concluding
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal with US Commerce secretary Howard LutnickIndia is currently pushing ahead with an ambitious global trade agenda, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal projecting optimism that a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States could be concluded by the fall season, potentially as early as November 2025.Speaking at the Annual Global
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived in New Delhi on September 2, 2025, for a highly significant three-day official visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since assuming the role of Prime Minister earlier this year.His visit carries particular diplomatic relevance as it coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and
US Congressman Ro Khanna has strongly criticised the Trump administration’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods, saying that the ego of Donald Trump should not be allowed to destroy the strategic relationship with India, which is crucial for ensuring American leadership over China.Khanna pointed out that the tariffs are higher on India than on China or any other country except Brazil,
Amid escalating tensions between India and the United States over energy trade, Russia has offered deeper discounts on its flagship Ural crude oil to Indian refiners.According to Bloomberg reports, Moscow is now willing to sell cargoes loading in late September and October at a greater markdown, with discounts widening to $3 to $4 per barrel, compared to the $2.50 discount offered just last week
The recent remarks by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shed light on the evolving tensions between Washington and New Delhi over trade, Russia, and geopolitical alignments amid the backdrop of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.Speaking in an interview with Fox Business, Bessent conveyed optimism that the United States and India would eventually resolve their ongoing trade
In the aftermath of the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, sharp comments made by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro have injected fresh tension into India–U.S. relations.Navarro, known for his hardline stance on economic and strategic issues, launched a scathing attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for holding joint discussions with Russian
At the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, India achieved a series of subtle but substantive diplomatic breakthroughs that signalled an important recalibration of its role in Eurasian and Asian geopolitics.One of the most notable outcomes was India’s success in securing a joint condemnation of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.Traditionally, SCO