Donald Trump tariffs Archives

10 Sep

Trump Urges EU to Target India, China With Tariffs Amid Push to Pressure Russia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump tariffs, EU sanctions Russia, India-China trade, US-India relations

Washington, September 10, 2025: US President Donald Trump has asked the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India and China in a joint move to raise the economic cost for Russia over its war in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.The demand reportedly came during a call Trump made to senior US and EU officials meeting in Washington to explore tougher sanctions on Moscow. According to officials cited by the report, Washington is ready to “mirror” any tariffs the EU places on India and China.The move comes at a delicate moment in India-US ties.…

30 Aug

PM Modi Arrives in China for SCO Summit, First Visit in Seven Years

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump tariffs, India-China relations, PM Modi China visit, SCO Summit 2025, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Tianjin, Aug 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025, marking his first visit to the country in seven years. Modi is visiting at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, reflecting a thaw in bilateral ties that had soured after the 2020 border clashes.His arrival comes amid international pressure over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil during the Ukraine war. U.S. President Donald Trump recently imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, raising total levies to 50 per cent, in response to New Delhi’s oil imports…

15 Aug

India’s Russian Oil Imports Rise to 2 Million Barrels Per Day in August Despite US Tariff Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBPCL, Donald Trump tariffs, India oil imports, IOC, Russian crude

New Delhi, August 15, 2025 – India’s crude imports from Russia have climbed to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) in August, accounting for nearly 38 per cent of total inflows, even as geopolitical pressure and trade friction with the United States intensify.Data from global energy analytics firm Kpler shows Russia retained its position as India’s top supplier in the first half of August. Shipments from Iraq fell to 730,000 bpd from 907,000 bpd in July, while imports from Saudi Arabia dropped to 526,000 bpd from 700,000 bpd. The United States ranked fifth, supplying 264,000 bpd.“Russian crude imports into India…

31 Jul

India Vows to Safeguard National Interest Amid Trump’s New Tariffs on Exports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBilateral Trade Agreement, Donald Trump tariffs, Indian exports, Piyush Goyal, US-India trade

National Times Bureau, July 31, 2025: India will act decisively to protect its national interest following the United States' announcement of fresh tariffs, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal assured Parliament on Thursday. This comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 25 per cent tariff plus additional penalties on Indian exports to America, effective August 1, citing India's continuing purchases of Russian crude oil and military equipment.Goyal, in a suo motu statement delivered in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, said the government is reviewing the implications of these tariffs and is actively consulting stakeholders including farmers,…

22 Jul

Carney Assures Premiers of Strong U.S. Trade Stance Amid Tariff Threat

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-US trade talks, Council of the Federation, Donald Trump tariffs, Doug Ford, Mark Carney

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma)– Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday assured provincial premiers that Canada would accept nothing short of a favorable deal in its ongoing trade talks with the United States. As the Council of the Federation convened in Ontario’s cottage country, Carney confirmed that Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc would travel to Washington, D.C., in the coming days to continue negotiations, emphasizing, “We are only going to accept the best deal for Canada.”The meeting comes at a critical time as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products…

17 Apr

Trump’s Tariffs, Economic Risks Dominate Canadian Election Talk as Carney Steps Up Attacks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada Election 2025, Donald Trump tariffs, Mark Carney

Ottawa, April 17, 2025: With just days left before Canadians head to the polls, Prime Minister Mark Carney has zeroed in on U.S. President Donald Trump as the defining issue of the 2025 federal election. In a fiery French-language debate held in Montreal, Carney asked voters to consider who is best prepared to face the economic and diplomatic turbulence stirred by Trump’s tariff-heavy agenda.Carney, who took over Liberal leadership earlier this year after Justin Trudeau stepped down, has portrayed himself as the steady hand needed to defend Canada's economy. He used the debate platform to highlight his credentials as a…