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Modi’s China visit revives talk of RIC, signalling a new phase in India’s strategic balancing, but the question remains — is it a troika of convenience or a pillar of multipolarity
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Firming up trade deal with the EU will be yet another demonstration of India’s strategic autonomy in matters of trade and business
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As the balance of power shifts, India must strengthen regional ties and revive Russia’s role as a trustworthy partner
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India’s Ambassador Vinay Kwatra met US lawmaker Gregory Meeks amid escalating trade tensions. Discussions focused on bilateral ties, tariffs, and Indo-Pacific cooperation, as Trump’s steep duties on Indian imports drew criticism from Democrats.
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Beyond the promise of 'the Elephant and the Dragon' coming together, the two countries still have major roadblocks to clear before they are able to engage meaningfully
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Trump’s policies towards India — from deportations, tariffs to siding with Pakistan — exposed the risks of overreliance on any one power
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India’s economy continues to grow robustly despite US tariffs, with domestic consumption driving 68% of GDP. Corporate investments, like Apple’s $2.5 billion India expansion, signal confidence, highlighting risks that Trump’s confrontational trade stance could weaken America’s long-term strategic and economic position.
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A US federal appeals court has struck down Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, saying only Congress has the authority to impose them. The ruling offers potential relief for India, though tariffs remain until October 14 pending a Supreme Court challenge
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Maruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava urged Indians to stand united against the US’s 50% tariffs on Indian goods, calling it economic bullying. He also welcomed proposed GST restructuring, expressing hope for reduced tax on small cars to boost consumers
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to the people to buy indigenous goods must be seen as part of government’s efforts to protect the home turf amid tariff tensions
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Experience from 2018-19 shows tariffs get passed on to consumers; the 2025 round may be more inflationary, leaving US consumers with higher prices and fewer choices
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Gold prices dropped Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,01,520 per 10 grams in Delhi on Tuesday, following global sell-offs and easing trade tensions after US President Trump ruled out import tariffs on gold. Silver also slumped by Rs 2,00
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Bilateral relationships are nurtured not through diktats but through a shared understanding of each other’s economic realities
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New Delhi calls the threat of additional tariffs “unjustified and unreasonable”
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The US President had mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said the two countries can take their “dead economies down together”
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New Delhi must absorb the tariffs temporarily without rushing into a one-sided deal
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US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on semi-finished copper and copper derivative imports, effective August 1. The move aims to protect national manufacturing and defence, but has already triggered a sharp 20% drop in US copper futures.
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South Korea has secured a crucial trade deal with the US, reducing expected tariffs from 25% to 15% and pledging $350 billion in investment. Though a relief for exporters, experts warn of short-term export dips and FTA-related concerns.
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Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective August 1, criticising high trade barriers and India's ties with Russia. His Truth Social post accused India of unfair practices and dependency on Russian military and energy supplies