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01 Aug

Trump Imposes Sweeping New Tariffs on 70 Countries, Citing Trade Emergency Powers

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Washington, August 1, 2025 — In a sweeping escalation of U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs of up to 41% on imports from 70 countries, invoking emergency powers to justify the broad economic move. The tariffs, announced ahead of a self-imposed August 1 deadline, will officially take effect on August 7.The White House said the new levies aim to curb persistent trade deficits and promote domestic manufacturing. Trump declared the action a “necessary correction” to decades of what he termed unfair trade practices. "We’re no longer going to let other nations take advantage of American workers,"…

01 Aug

White House Claims Trump Brokered Global Peace Deals, Including India-Pakistan Ceasefire

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday asserted that U.S. President Donald Trump has successfully brokered multiple peace agreements across the world, including between India and Pakistan, while renewing calls for Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. During a press briefing, Leavitt said that President Trump has facilitated “one peace deal or ceasefire per month” since taking office. She highlighted several agreements, starting with the recent ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, which was announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who mediated talks between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime…

01 Aug

Donald Trump Raises Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35% Ahead of Deadline

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Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday increasing tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35%, targeting all products not covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The new rates will take effect on August 1, the White House confirmed. “In response to Canada’s continued inaction and retaliation, President Trump has determined it is necessary to increase the tariff on Canada from 25% to 35% to effectively address the existing emergency,” the White House said in a statement. Additionally, a 40% transshipment levy will be applied to goods routed through third countries in an…

31 Jul

India and Russia can take their dead economies down together: Donald Trump

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social with a sharp rebuke of India and Russia, criticizing both nations' economic policies while issuing a warning to Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev. “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their tariffs are too high, among the highest in the world. Likewise, Russia and the USA do almost no business together. Let's keep it that way, and tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he's…

31 Jul

Donald Trump Announces US-Pakistan Partnership to Develop Massive Oil Reserves

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Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump revealed a significant development in US-Pakistan relations, announcing that the two nations have struck a deal to jointly develop Pakistan’s massive oil reserves. Taking to his Truth Social account, Trump wrote, "We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves. We are in the process of choosing the oil company that will lead this partnership. Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday!" Trump also highlighted ongoing trade negotiations with several other…

30 Jul

Donald Trump Urges Caution Amid Pacific Tsunami Threat

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula that triggered a series of powerful tsunami waves across the Pacific, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an urgent safety advisory on his Truth Social account. "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!" Trump wrote. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center…

29 Jul

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Enter “Intense Phase” as Deadline Nears: PM Mark Carney

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday that trade negotiations with the United States have entered an "intense phase" with a critical deadline approaching this Friday. “Canadians don't deserve this uncertainty… they want a resolution that makes sense for Canada,” Carney said at a press conference. “These negotiations are complex, but we are standing firm for Canadian interests.” Tariff Tensions Rise The talks follow escalating tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who last week suggested that a trade deal with Canada might not happen. “We haven't really had a lot of luck with Canada,” Trump said. “I…

28 Jul

Jaishankar Clarifies: No Trade Linkage in Operation Sindoor Talks, Pakistan Requested Ceasefire via DGMO Channel

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New Delhi, July 28, 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar firmly stated in the Lok Sabha that there was never any trade-related linkage discussed with the United States concerning Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized that the request for a halt in military action came directly from Pakistan via the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) communication channel, not as a result of any external pressure.Intervening during a special parliamentary discussion on India’s decisive Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar underscored that India's diplomatic outreach was key in securing global support after the Pahalgam attack. According to…

27 Jul

Donald Trump Again Refers to India-Pakistan Conflict While Mediating Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again drawn parallels with the India-Pakistan conflict while claiming credit for brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, where border clashes have intensified in recent weeks, displacing tens of thousands. Late Saturday, Thailand announced it had agreed "in principle" to a ceasefire and expressed readiness to enter into bilateral talks with Cambodia. This comes after what is being described as the most severe escalation between the two Southeast Asian nations in over a decade. On Sunday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Trump's intervention, stating that…

26 Jul

Trump Warns Europe on Immigration, Calls It a ‘Horrible Invasion’ During Visit to Scotland

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Washington D.C., July 26 — U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp rebuke to European immigration policies during his visit to Scotland, warning that unchecked migration is "killing" the continent. Speaking to reporters shortly after landing, Trump urged European nations to strengthen their borders or risk losing their identity.“You’re not going to have Europe anymore. You better get your act together,” Trump said, describing current migration levels as a “horrible invasion.” He criticised several European leaders for failing to act decisively, although he stopped short of naming specific countries.Trump, whose family roots trace back to Scotland and Germany, is scheduled…