Trump says India trade deal coming along great
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that trade negotiations with India are progressing well and expressed optimism about reaching an agreement. “India’s coming along great,” Trump told reporters while en route to a rally in Michigan, where he was marking the first 100
Pedro Almodóvar slams Donald Trump at Chaplin award ceremony
Renowned Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar strongly criticised former U.S. President Donald Trump during his acceptance speech at the Chaplin Award Gala in New York. Almodóvar, known for acclaimed films such as Pain and Glory and The Room Next Door, admitted he had reservations
South Korean firms struggle with uncertainties from Trump’s trade policy
In his first 100 days in office, US President Donald Trump has implemented a series of executive orders and tariffs aimed at reducing the United States’ trade deficit and boosting domestic manufacturing. However, the rapid and unpredictable changes in his policies have left
12 states sue Trump over illegal tariffs, economic chaos
A coalition of 12 US states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration, challenging what they describe as “illegal tariffs” imposed without congressional approval. Filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York, the suit seeks to block enforcement
Trump expects Russia’s response on Ukraine ceasefire this week
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects a response from Russia on a potential Ukraine ceasefire over the weekend, following a call between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “We’re going to be hearing from them this
California sues Trump administration over ‘unlawful tariffs’
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state is suing the Trump administration over what he called “unlawful tariffs” that threaten California’s economy, jobs, and families. In a statement released on Wednesday, Newsom said the sweeping tariffs imposed by former President Donald
Trump in legal standoff over deportations
The Trump administration is at the center of a brewing constitutional standoff with the judiciary, as federal judges threaten criminal contempt proceedings over controversial deportations to El Salvador. Two federal judges have raised the prospect of contempt charges against government officials for allegedly
Modi-Trump ties will benefit India: Mark Mobius
As discussions about the global trade order intensify, prominent global investor Mark Mobius has highlighted that a free bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States would greatly benefit India. Mobius emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump share
Biden slams Trump for cuts to retiree benefits agency
Former US President Joe Biden made his first public remarks since leaving the White House, strongly criticizing the Donald Trump administration for what he described as “deliberate cruelty” in shrinking the Social Security Administration, the federal body that manages retiree benefits. Speaking clearly
Trump threatens to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status over policy standoff
Tensions have intensified between former President Donald Trump and Harvard University as Trump threatened to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status after it refused to implement sweeping White House demands. The standoff began when Harvard declined to comply with a list of federal mandates
Trump’s Tariff delay: A tactical pause in the US-China economic standoff
By: Dr Avi VermaPresident Trump’s 90-day reversal on worldwide tariffs, while maintaining a significant 125% levy on Chinese goods, has injected a temporary calm into volatile global markets. China’s response, scaling back its retaliatory tariffs to 84%, suggests a willingness to reciprocate, albeit cautiously.
Krishnamoorthi condemns GOP budget, vows to fight Trump tariffs and Medicaid cuts
By: Dr Avi VermaCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has launched a scathing critique of the House Republican budget plan, labeling it a “direct assault on Illinois families” and vowing to fiercely oppose its implementation. His condemnation centers on the budget’s proposed cuts to Medicaid and
Trump sets July 9 tariff deadline
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that countries failing to reach a trade agreement with the United States by July 9 will face the original tariff rates previously outlined, ending the current 90-day pause. For India, this means tariffs will revert to
Trump pauses tariffs, cites public fear
US President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of most of his new “reciprocal” tariffs, citing public anxiety and economic reactions as key reasons. Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “They were getting yippy, you know, they were getting a little bit afraid.” The
Han, Trump hold first call after Yoon’s ouster
Acting South Korean President Han Duck-soo spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, marking their first official communication since South Korea entered a period of political instability following the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol over a controversial martial law
Trump announces direct talks with Iran amid nuclear standoff
President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the United States and Iran will begin direct, high-level talks starting Saturday, amid rising nuclear tensions. Trump warned that if no agreement is reached, Tehran will be in “great danger” as it cannot be allowed to
Trump threatens 50% more tariffs on China
Former US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to China, threatening to impose an additional 50 per cent tariff on Chinese imports, potentially taking the total levies to a staggering 104 per cent—more than the value of the goods themselves. In
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