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India, Once America’s Counterweight to China, Is Now Facing Trump’s Wrath
With threats of tariffs up to 50 percent, President Trump seems to be scrapping America’s plan to turn India into a counterweight to China, declaring instead that it is a “dead economy.”
If America goes after India’s oil trade, China will benefit
A bill vowing levies of up to 500% on countries that buy Russian oil is making its way through Congress. Meanwhile, the European Union’s 18th package of sanctions will ban refined products made from Russian crude in January.
Donald Trump could impose more tariffs on China, similar to India
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US could hit China with tariffs similar to India. China and the US are currently engaging in trade talks after a few weeks of furious ‘reciprocal’ tariff impositions upwards of 100 per cent.
RBI Governor Counters Trump on India Being ‘Dead’ Economy
India’s central bank governor said the country contributes more to global growth than the US, responding to President Donald Trump’s recent remark dismissing the South Asian nation as a “dead” economy.
RBI governor debunks 'dead eco' remark, flags tariff risks
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra refuted US President Trump's "dead economy" comment, emphasizing India's robust 6.5% growth and significant 18% contribution to global growth, surpassing the US. While acknowledging uncertainty from US tariff measures,
RBI Governor counters Trump’s ‘dead economy’ remark: Says India contributing 18% to global growth
Reacting to Donald Trump’s ‘Indian Economy is dead remark’, RBI GOVERNER Sanjay Malhotra SAID, “No, no, I am not the right person to react to the president, but yes, I mean, you are all aware we have a very robust growth rate,

India PM Modi to Visit China on Aug 31

Trump says he could impose more tariffs on China, similar to India duties, over Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he could announce further tariffs on China similar to the 25% duties announced ...
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Is China next? Trump’s ‘secondary sanction’ warning after imposing 50% tariff on India

The President said the US is mulling ‘secondary sanctions’ against a few other countries, including China, for importing ...

‘Could happen’: Trump says China may face India-like tariffs over Russian oil trade

Trump hints at possible additional tariffs on China, similar to those imposed on India, over continued imports of Russian oil ...

Trump hikes India tariffs to 50% for buying Russian oil

In an executive order, Trump says "I find that the Government of India is currently directly or indirectly importing Russian ...

China's Alibaba to exit India's Eternal via block deal, CNBC-Awaaz reports

China's Alibaba Group is likely to exit India's Eternal in a block deal valued at 53.75 billion rupees ($613 million), ...

Thursday Briefing: Trump Threatens to Double India’s Tariffs

The new 25 percent tariff, which will be added to the 25 percent tariff Trump announced last week, will take effect on Aug.

China’s Starlink rivalry, US-India tensions casting doubt over Quad: SCMP daily highlights

From America’s brute-force effort on rare earths to China’s jump in marriages, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

India and the Philippines stage joint naval drill in the disputed South China Sea

India and the Philippines have staged joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, antagonizing ...

Photos Show Indian Navy Maneuvers in China-Claimed Waters

China's Foreign Ministry issued a protest, citing "third-party" interference in its territorial dispute with the Philippines.