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05 Feb

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada Politics, Canada–U.S. Trade Relations, Conservative Party, CUSMA, Donald Trump, Jamil Jivani, Trump administration

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India US trade deal, Indian tariffs, Jamieson Greer, tariff cuts, US Trade Representative

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…

03 Feb

New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil: Trump says as US, India seal trade deal after overnight call

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India, PM Narendra Modi, USA

National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, shortly after holding a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The move signalled a thaw in India–US relations, which had recently been strained by steep trade duties. Responding to Trump’s post on Truth Social, Prime Minister Modi said that “Made in India” products would now face a reduced tariff of 18 per cent. According to Reuters, the Trump administration has also decided to lift the additional 25 per cent tariff imposed over India’s…

02 Feb

US, India Reach Trade Deal; Trump Announces Tariff Cut After Call With PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, India US relations, India-US trade deal, PM Narendra Modi, US tariffs on India

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the United States and India have reached an agreement on a trade deal, marking a significant step toward easing recent strains in bilateral economic relations. As part of the agreement, both countries will move to reduce reciprocal tariffs. President Trump said the US would lower tariffs from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, signalling a de-escalation in trade tensions and a push toward strengthening commercial ties with India. Earlier in the day, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed that President Trump held a telephonic conversation with…

30 Jan

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on Canadian Aircraft, Targets Bombardier Jets in Escalating Trade Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World Newsaircraft tariffs, Bombardier, Canada-U.S. trade, Donald Trump, Gulfstream jets

Washington/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian-made aircraft and to “decertify” planes built in Canada, singling out Bombardier jets in the latest escalation of trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused Canada of unfairly blocking the certification of several Gulfstream aircraft models, including the G500, G600, G700 and G800. He claimed the move effectively prevents the U.S.-based manufacturer from selling its aircraft in Canada. “Canada is effectively prohibiting the sale of Gulfstream products through this certification process,” Trump wrote, adding…

28 Jan

Carney Says Canada-U.S. Relations ‘Good’ as Trade Deal Review and Trump Tariff Threats Loom

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada-U.S. relations, CUSMA review, Donald Trump, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday said Canada’s relationship with the United States remains on stable footing despite heightened rhetoric and tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of a key trade agreement review. Speaking briefly to reporters before a cabinet meeting, Carney said Ottawa continues to have “good conversations” and constructive exchanges with Washington, even as attention intensifies around bilateral trade and security issues. Canada’s free trade agreement with the United States and Mexico (CUSMA) is scheduled for a formal review in July. Carney said Trump’s recent threat of imposing 100 per cent tariffs on…

27 Jan

Carney Defends Davos Speech, Rejects U.S. Claim of Walking Back Remarks After Trump Call

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-U.S. relations, Davos speech, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, World Economic Forum

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly defended his recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, dismissing claims from the U.S. administration that he retreated from his remarks during a phone conversation with President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, Carney said his position remains unchanged. “To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the president, I meant what I said in Davos,” he stated. “My remarks were clear and reflected a broader discussion. Canada was among the first countries to recognise the shift in U.S. trade policy that had begun,…

25 Jan

Mark Carney urges Canadians to back homegrown industry after Donald Trump’s tariff warning

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on citizens to rally behind domestic producers and workers, unveiling a sweeping “Buy Canadian” drive just hours after US President Donald Trump threatened steep trade penalties over Ottawa’s growing engagement with China. In a video message shared online, Carney said the new policy reflects a strategic shift aimed at insulating Canada’s economy from mounting external pressures. He encouraged consumers, businesses and public institutions to prioritise Canadian-made goods and services, presenting the move as both an economic and national resilience measure. “With rising uncertainty in global markets, Canadians are choosing to…

24 Jan

US Signals Possible Rollback of Russian Oil Tariffs on India as Imports Decline

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, energy imports, India Russia oil trade, India US relations, Scott Bessent, US tariffs

New Delhi, January 24, 2025: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said there is a possible “path” to remove the 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India over its purchase of Russian oil, asserting that New Delhi’s imports from Moscow have sharply declined following the US action. The remarks come amid strained India–US ties after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, including a specific 25 per cent levy linked to India’s Russian oil purchases. Bessent described the measure as effective, claiming it had achieved its intended outcome. “We put 25 per cent tariffs on…

20 Jan

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on French Wine Over Paris’ Snub to ‘Board of Peace’ Plan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBoard of Peace, Donald Trump, France-US relations, French wine tariff, tariff threat

Washington, January 20, 2026: US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to France, saying his administration could impose a 200 per cent tariff on French wines and champagnes after Paris declined to join his proposed ‘Board of Peace’ initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Responding to questions from reporters, Trump took a swipe at French President Emmanuel Macron over France’s reported decision to stay out of the initiative. He suggested that economic pressure could force a change in stance, claiming that steep tariffs on French exports might prompt Paris to reconsider its position. Sources close to Macron confirmed…