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India-US trade deal: Donald Trump administration may cut tariff to below 20%; putting India in favourable position against other countries

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India-US trade deal: United States is working toward an interim trade agreement with India that could reduce proposed tariffs to below 20%. This would give India a more favourable position compared to other countries in the region.Unlike many nations, India is not expected to receive a formal tariff hike notice this week, and the agreement … Read more

US markets today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreat from record highs, Donald Trump tariffs jolt investor sentiment

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US stocks opened lower on Friday, pulling major indexes off their record highs from the previous session, as investor sentiment turned cautious following President Donald Trump‘s fresh tariff announcements.The S&P 500 fell 0.6% in early trading, while the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 317 points, or 0.7%. The pullback … Read more

Trade war: Canada reacts after Donald Trump slaps 35% tariffs; will US soften its stance?

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday vowed to defend Canadian workers as the August 1 tariff deadline approaches. This response comes after US President Donald Trump announced a steep hike in duties on a broad range of Canadian imports to 35%, a move that deepens tensions between the two longtime allies.Sharing a post on … Read more

India-US trade deal: Indian team to visit Washington for another round of talks; Donald Trump’s tariff deadline looms

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NEW DELHI: An Indian commerce ministry team is set to visit Washington soon for another round of talks with the United States over the ongoing tariff dispute and a proposed bilateral trade agreement, a government official said on Thursday.The dates for the visit are yet to be confirmed, but the team is likely to visit … Read more

Donald Trump targets Brazil: US President announces 50% tariffs; cites ‘witch hunt’ against Bolsonaro

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US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday his intention to implement a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, partially responding to what he terms a “witch hunt” against his political ally, former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, who faces coup-related charges.Trump’s letter addressed to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated the tariffs would commence August 1. … Read more

Donald Trump fires new tariff salvo! Letters to more countries released; Iraq, Philippines & others to face up to 30% duties – check list

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Donald Trump tariffs (AI image) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a fresh set of tariff letters to countries warning them of reciprocal duties from August 1, 2025. Trump had earlier said that he would be issuing tariff letters for seven more countries today. Earlier this week, he had released letters for 14 countries, … Read more