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The U.S.-India relationship has once again come under intense scrutiny following recent criticism of President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian imports.In an exclusive interview with ANI, Edward Price, an adjunct professor at New York University and a noted senior U.S. analyst, strongly condemned the move, describing the tariffs as "irrational," counterproductive, and
The ongoing negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) have received renewed momentum, with Germany reaffirming its strong support for the early conclusion of the landmark pact.During his two-day official visit to India, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul underscored Berlin’s commitment to ensuring that the FTA is finalised “as soon as possible.
US President Donald Trump has once again mounted a staunch defence of his aggressive tariff-oriented trade policy, portraying it as a cornerstone of both American economic strength and international diplomacy.Speaking in Washington DC on Tuesday while announcing the relocation of the US Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama, Trump claimed that tariffs not only generated vast revenues
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