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09 Aug

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Summit Set for August 15 in Alaska as US-Russia Tensions Collide with India Tariff Disputeas free

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): Washington and Moscow are preparing for a rare face-to-face encounter between their leaders, with U.S. President Donald Trump confirming he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. The talks come at a moment of global intrigue, Trump is seeking a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine while simultaneously escalating a trade dispute with India over its energy ties to Russia. Trump revealed the meeting in a post on Truth Social, calling it “highly anticipated” and promising more details soon. The announcement followed remarks at the White House where the president suggested…

06 Aug

Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Over Continued Russian Oil Purchases

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsDonald Trump, Executive Order, India, Russian oil, Tariffs, U.S-India trade, U.S. sanctions

Washington, D.C., August 6, 2025 — In a bold escalation of U.S. economic pressure tied to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order today imposing a 25% tariff on all imports from India. The move comes in direct response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which the administration has deemed a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.The executive order cites authority from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, asserting that India's direct and indirect imports of Russian crude oil violate the spirit of sanctions previously placed…

06 Aug

Lula Refuses Negotiation with Trump Amid Tariff Tensions, Vows Climate Talks Invitation

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Brasilia, August 6, 2025 — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva firmly ruled out any negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that the American leader has shown no interest in dialogue. Lula’s remarks come in response to Trump’s recent imposition of a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods and growing diplomatic strain between the two nations.“I’m not going to call Trump to negotiate anything, because he doesn’t want to talk,” Lula said in a press interaction. “But rest assured, I will call Trump to invite him to the COP summit because I want to hear what he thinks about…

04 Aug

Trump Slams India for Reselling Russian Oil, Warns of Steep U.S. Tariff Hike

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-Russia oil trade, Russian crude resale, tariff hike, U.S.-India tensions, Ukraine war

Washington D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized India for what he called profiteering from Russian oil amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a strongly worded post shared on his social media platform late Sunday evening, Trump accused New Delhi of reselling Russian crude on the global market while ignoring the humanitarian crisis caused by Moscow's military actions. "India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian oil, they are then, for much of the oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump wrote. He alleged that this practice indirectly supports Russia’s war…

04 Aug

PM Modi Stands Firm as Donald Trump Increases Pressure on India Over Russian Oil

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has adopted a resolute stance amid growing pressure from the United States, signaling that India will continue its independent energy policy despite U.S. concerns over Russian oil imports. The strong response follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, a move that has further strained trade ties between the two nations. Addressing the matter, Modi encouraged citizens to support local products while making it clear that India’s economic and energy strategies will be driven by national interests, not foreign demands. According to sources cited by…

04 Aug

Mark Carney and Donald Trump Expected to Hold Talks as 35% US Tariffs Rattle Canada

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump may soon meet for high-level talks in an attempt to defuse escalating trade tensions, after Washington’s decision to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods not covered under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) sent shockwaves through Canada’s economy. Canada’s federal minister responsible for US-Canada trade relations, Dominic LeBlanc, expressed optimism on Sunday, telling CBS News that he sees “a pathway to reducing these tariffs” through negotiations. “I believe there is an option of striking a deal that will bring down tariffs,” LeBlanc said, just days after Trump signed…

03 Aug

India to Continue Purchasing Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Senior Indian officials have reaffirmed the country’s commitment to importing affordable crude oil from Russia, notwithstanding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of penalties. This resolute stance underscores New Delhi’s growing disillusionment with Washington’s increasingly unpredictable foreign policy, signaling a significant shift in India’s approach to safeguarding its national interests. President Trump recently cautioned that a 25 percent tariff on India, along with unspecified penalties, would be imposed should the country fail to terminate its oil trade with Russia. “I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia,” Trump informed reporters…

02 Aug

PM Modi Reaffirms India’s Growth Path Amid Trump’s ‘Dead Economy’ Jibe and US Tariffs

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Varanasi, Aug 2, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s economic resilience on Saturday, asserting that the nation is steadily moving towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Speaking at a public gathering in Banauli village in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, Modi emphasized that amid global instability and uncertainty, India must focus sharply on its own economic priorities.His remarks come just days after US President Donald Trump described India as a “dead economy” and imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, alongside threats of a penalty over India’s continued trade ties with Russia, particularly in the military and energy…

02 Aug

India Defends Russian Oil Purchases, Cites Role in Stabilising Global Energy Markets

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian oil refiners will continue to source crude oil from Russian suppliers, with procurement decisions guided by factors such as price, crude grade, inventories, logistics, and other economic considerations, sources told ANI on Saturday. Russia, the world’s second-largest crude oil producer, pumps around 9.5 million barrels per day (mb/d), almost 10% of global demand, and exports nearly 4.5 mb/d of crude oil along with 2.3 mb/d of refined products. Sources noted that fears of Russian oil being excluded from the market in 2022 drove Brent crude prices to a record US$137 per barrel in March 2022.…

02 Aug

Donald Trump Reacts to India-Russia Oil Reports After Announcing Tariffs on India

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday addressed reports that India may stop purchasing oil from Russia, calling it “a good step,” but noted that he was still awaiting confirmation. His comments came shortly after the United States imposed a 25 percent tariff and penalty on India, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. “I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia. That’s what I heard, I don’t know if that’s right or not,” Trump said while speaking to reporters. “That is a good step. We will see what happens…” he…