Reciprocal tariffs: Global economists warn of impending US recession
Global brokerages and economists are warning of an impending US recession, following the impact of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Donald Trump administration. JPMorgan Chase & Co has revised its outlook, now expecting real GDP to shrink under the weight of these tariffs.
US Senate takes symbolic stand against Trump’s Canada tariffs
In a symbolic rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the US Senate passed a resolution opposing some of his levies on Canada. The vote saw four Republicans break ranks with their party to support the measure introduced by Democrats. A symbolic but unlikely
US markets and dollar fall after Trump’s new tariffs
US markets plunged to a two-year low on Thursday following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from more than 100 countries. The US dollar also weakened, reflecting market uncertainty. Stock market reaction By noon, the US stock market’s market cap had fallen
Global Shockwaves from President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs
By: Dr. Avi VermaOn April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, introducing a universal 10% tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5. Additionally, country-specific tariffs were imposed, including a 34% tariff on Chinese goods (in addition to an existing
Krishnamoorthi slams Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs and deep cuts to public health programs
By: IndoUS Tribune Staff Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly condemned President Donald Trump’s latest economic policies, denouncing the newly imposed “Liberation Day” tariffs and significant budget cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Krishnamoorthi warns that these measures will place
PM Modi joins Trump-owned Truth Social
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday joined US President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, after Trump shared a video link to Modi’s podcast with US-based podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman. Responding to Trump’s post, PM Modi expressed gratitude and welcomed
Rubio follows through on Trump’s vision on Bangladesh minorities
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is following through with President Donald Trump’s “vision” on minority rights in Bangladesh, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said when asked about Trump’s pre-election statement on the issue. Speaking at a briefing in Washington on Monday, Bruce
Zelensky, Macron hold phone talks ahead of Trump-Putin conversation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of an upcoming conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We coordinated our positions ahead of the conversation between President Trump and Putin and
Trump to release 80,000 pages of unredacted JFK assassination files
US President Donald Trump announced that he will release 80,000 pages of unredacted files related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy (JFK) on Tuesday. “We’re going to be releasing the JFK files, and that would be tomorrow,” Trump told reporters
Trump shares PM Modi’s podcast on Truth Social
US President Donald Trump on Monday shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-hour-long podcast with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman on his social media platform, Truth Social. In the podcast, PM Modi spoke about his strong relationship with Trump, highlighting their mutual trust and shared
Trump cleaned up Washington ahead of PM Modi’s visit
US President Donald Trump said he ordered a cleanup around the White House and the United States Department of State ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, DC, to ensure the area looked clean and presentable. “We saw tents everywhere right
Putin meets Trump’s envoy on Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and was provided with “additional details” regarding the US-Ukrainian talks held earlier this week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin announced on Friday. At the meeting on Thursday,
Trump doubles tariff on Canadian imports, threatens more tariffs
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday intensified the trade conflict with Canada by doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the country to 50%. Trump announced the additional 25% tariff on Canadian steel in response to Ontario’s decision to impose a 25%
Trump denies reports of Rubio-Musk clash, calls them ‘fake news’
US President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed reports of a heated exchange between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Elon Musk over federal workforce cuts during a recent White House meeting. Addressing the matter on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote,
Trump invites Iran’s Khamenei to negotiate a deal
US President Donald Trump has revealed that he wrote a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, inviting him to negotiate a deal. However, he did not disclose further details. Trump mentioned the letter in an interview, a short clip of which was
Trump delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month
US President Donald Trump has signed executive actions delaying tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada that fall under the USMCA free trade agreement. The decision marks a temporary reversal of the administration’s economic strategy, which has caused uncertainty among businesses and
Trump’s speech to Congress – A vision or a gamble?
By: Dr. Avi Verma President Donald Trump’s address to the Joint Session of Congress on March 4, 2025, was a spectacle of defiance, celebration, and controversy—encapsulating the core themes of his presidency. It was the longest presidential address to Congress on record, oscillating
Trump doubles tariffs on China, vows tough stance
The White House reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s strong stance on China following the announcement of increased tariffs on Chinese imports, doubling the rate from 10% to 20%. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday emphasized Trump’s tough approach, stating that his administration
Trump grants auto tariff exemption for one month
The White House has announced that US President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption to three major automakers from the newly imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the decision on Wednesday, stating, “We spoke
Denmark rejects Trump’s renewed push for Greenland to join the US
Denmark has strongly opposed US President Donald Trump’s renewed push for Greenland to join the US, following his remarks during a joint session of Congress two days ago. Trump stated on Wednesday that his administration would “strongly support” Greenlanders’ right to determine their