US tariffs on India Archives

‘Double standards visible’: From veiled US swipe to counter-terrorism warning and push for dialogue | Key highlights from Jaishankar’s G20 address

Topnewsplus3 weeks ago04 mins

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, without naming the US, criticised “double standards” while stressing that peace and development were deeply interconnected. Speaking at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting chaired by South Africa, he warned that economic sanctions and restrictions only worsened global instability. “Peace can certainly enable development, but by threatening development, we cannot facilitate…

PM Modi embarks for China to attend SCO Summit after concluding Japan visit

Topnewsplus2 months ago06 mins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked for China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit after concluding his visit to Japan. The Summit is crucial for India, as it comes after the US’s 50 per cent tariffs took effect. Of these, a 25 per cent tariff was imposed on New Delhi for buying…

Mouse Hitting Elephant: US acting as ‘world’s tough guy’ against India is only shooting itself in…, says American economist

Topnewsplus2 months ago06 mins

American economist Richard Wolff has warned that the United States is acting like the ‘world’s tough guy’ against India, but is only shooting itself in the foot by pushing the BRICS nations to emerge as an economic alternative to the West. “India is now, according to the United Nations, the largest country on earth. The…

Steep tariffs on India took them out of buying Russian oil, pushed Putin to negotiating table: US President Donald Trump

Topnewsplus2 months ago05 mins

US President Donald Trump has suggested that his decision to impose steep tariffs on India may have played a role in bringing Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. “Everything has an impact,” he said in an interview with foreign media when asked if the move influenced Putin’s decision to meet him. Trump added that…

Centre may soon roll out Rs 2,250 crore export promotion mission to counter US tariffs

Topnewsplus2 months ago03 mins

The central government is preparing to roll out a Rs 2,250 crore export promotion mission aimed at protecting Indian industries from global trade uncertainties, particularly the impact of steep US tariffs. The initiative, first announced in the Union Budget, is designed to boost domestic consumption, explore new markets, and strengthen supply chains. According to sources,…

‘Detailed conversation with my friend’: PM Modi dials President Putin, discusses Ukraine conflict amid US tariff war

Topnewsplus2 months ago05 mins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, during which the Russian leader reportedly briefed him on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. The discussion between the two leaders comes at a time when the United States has intensified pressure on India over its continued import…