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25 Feb

US Slaps 126% Preliminary Duty on Indian Solar Imports, Shares of Domestic Firms Slide

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New Delhi/Washington, February 25, 2026: The United States has imposed a steep 126 per cent preliminary duty on solar module imports from India, alleging that the products benefit from unfair government subsidies that distort competition in the American market.The move follows a petition filed last year by a group of US solar manufacturers seeking protection from what they described as “unfairly traded imports.” The US Commerce Department, in a factsheet, said similar duties have also been imposed on Indonesia at 104.38 per cent and Laos at 80.67 per cent.The Trump administration argued that subsidies extended by foreign governments allowed companies…

21 Feb

Trump Imposes 10% Global Tariffs Following Supreme Court Ruling

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Washington D.C ( Bureau).: Immediately after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court limiting his authority over trade, Donald Trump announced a new executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imported goods from around the world. The tariff, enacted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, is set to take effect in three days. Officials confirmed that, under current law, the measure can remain in place for 150 days unless extended by U.S. Congress. This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled last year that Trump had exceeded his trade authority when imposing broad tariffs without congressional approval. The…

19 Feb

Trump Pledges Financial Support to Strengthen UN; Asserts ‘Board of Peace’ Will Oversee Global Body

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma)– In a significant shift in rhetoric, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States would revitalize the United Nations, promising to make the organization "viable" and provide necessary "money-wise" assistance. However, the President also stipulated that his newly formed Board of Peace would maintain an oversight role to ensure the global body "runs properly." Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace—a key component of his 20-point Gaza peace plan—Trump expressed a desire to help the UN reach its "tremendous potential," a milestone he claims it has historically failed to achieve. The…

15 Feb

Marco Rubio Says India Committed to Stop Additional Russian Oil Purchases; New Delhi Reiterates ‘National Interest’ Will Guide Procurement

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New York/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India has committed to stop buying additional Russian oil, days after New Delhi maintained that “national interests” would remain the guiding factor in its energy procurement decisions. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Rubio said, “In our conversations with India, we’ve gotten their commitment to stop buying additional Russian oil.” He was responding to a question related to the Russia-Ukraine war and the sanctions imposed on Moscow. The remarks come shortly after US President Donald Trump, while announcing a trade deal with New Delhi…

11 Feb

U.S. FAA Chief Signals Breakthrough as Canada Moves Toward Certifying Delayed Gulfstream Jets

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Washington/Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): — The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday that Canada is expected to move forward with certifying certain Gulfstream business jets whose approval has been stalled for several years, potentially easing tensions between the two countries over aircraft regulation. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters on Capitol Hill that discussions with Canadian authorities had led to progress. “I think we've resolved the issues with Canada,” Bedford said following meetings with lawmakers. He added that Transport Canada was anticipated to announce certification decisions regarding the U.S.-manufactured Gulfstream aircraft later this week. Transport Canada confirmed…

10 Feb

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Seeks US Ownership Stake

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Washington/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the United States and Canada may not be allowed to open unless Washington receives compensation and a significant ownership share in the project. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said the United States would begin immediate negotiations with Canada over the cross-border infrastructure project, alleging that the country had treated the U.S. unfairly for decades. He asserted that the new bridge between Michigan and Ontario would not open unless the United States was adequately compensated and possibly granted at least a…

09 Feb

Trump Criticizes Olympic Skier Hunter Hess After Athlete Voices Concerns About U.S. Climate

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized Olympic freestyle skier Hunter Hess, calling him a “real loser” after the athlete spoke about having “mixed emotions” while representing the United States at the Winter Olympics. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that Hess had suggested he did not fully represent his country during the Games and questioned his place on the national team. The president said it was “hard to root” for an athlete expressing such sentiments. Hess, a native of Bend, Oregon, told reporters last week that wearing the American flag did not mean…

06 Feb

Trump Faces Backlash After Sharing Racist Video Targeting Barack and Michelle Obama

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation on Friday after sharing a video on his Truth Social account that portrayed former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, an act critics across party lines described as openly racist. The video, which circulated widely online, prompted sharp reactions from Democrats and rare public criticism from within Trump’s own party. While opponents denounced the imagery as dehumanizing and offensive, the White House dismissed the backlash as exaggerated. The roughly one-minute clip promotes conspiracy theories surrounding Trump’s false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.…

05 Feb

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani Meets Trump Officials in Washington, Offers to Bridge Canada–U.S. Trade Divide

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Conservative MP Jamil Jivani said he held meetings with senior officials from the Trump administration during an independent visit to Washington, describing the trip as an effort to improve strained Canada–U.S. trade relations. In a post on social media platform X, the Ontario MP said he had “productive meetings” with officials from the White House and the U.S. State Department, adding that U.S. President Donald Trump had a message for Canadians.“The President asked me to pass along a message: ‘Tell the Canadians I love them,’” Jivani wrote, saying he would share more details later. Jivani, who shares…

04 Feb

US Says India to Cut Tariffs to Zero on Majority of American Goods Under Trade Deal

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Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has announced that India will eliminate tariffs on a wide range of American industrial and agricultural products under the trade agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump, describing it as a significant gain for US exporters while noting that some sensitive sectors in India will remain protected. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the agreement would substantially open India’s market to US goods and called it a major victory for the American economy. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Greer said the paperwork for the deal was being finalised, but the core terms had…