US Trade War
India’s tariff rate to 50 per cent risks reversing what Washington once described as the “partnership of the 21st century,” says a report.
Updated 07 Aug, 2025 10:49am
Trump slaps another 25pc on New Delhi, taking rate to a whopping 50pc; new import tax to take effect in three weeks.
Updated 07 Aug, 2025 09:53am
White House says imposition is due to India's continued Russian oil purchases; India says decision “extremely unfortunate”, will take all actions necessary to protect national interests.
Updated 06 Aug, 2025 08:53pm
India braces for hit to $64bn US exports amid rising tensions with Washington.
Updated 06 Aug, 2025 05:49pm
Indian and US govt officials say mix of political misjudgment, missed signals, bitterness broke down deal between two countries.
Published 06 Aug, 2025 01:12pm
US president says New Delhi "doesn't care" about people getting killed in Russia's war on Ukraine; India says will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests, economic security.
Updated 04 Aug, 2025 10:33pm
“People will be shocked to learn that India is basically tied with China in purchasing Russian oil,” Stephen Miller says.
Published 03 Aug, 2025 09:29pm
US trade representative calls recent trade talks with China “very positive”.
Updated 03 Aug, 2025 09:03pm
Two senior Indian officials said that there had been no change in policy, according to the NYT report.
Updated 02 Aug, 2025 03:44pm
No such post was shared by the US president against the Indian prime minister on Truth Social.
Updated 03 Aug, 2025 12:25am
Finance ministry says tariff level to support country's export potential; Canada levy raised to 35pc; Brazil exports slapped with steep 50pc tariff.
Updated 01 Aug, 2025 05:52pm
Says India has the most "strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country".
Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:01pm
The president teed off with son Eric, who leads the project.
Updated 30 Jul, 2025 10:41am
Aurangzeb will lead concluding discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Published 28 Jul, 2025 10:37pm
US president insists tariffs will not be lower than 15pc.
Updated 27 Jul, 2025 10:51pm
A rollercoaster tariff row between Washington and Beijing has caused havoc for US businesses and their Chinese suppliers.
Updated 25 Jul, 2025 05:53pm
US president has now secured five agreements since his administration promised in April “90 deals in 90 days”.
Updated 23 Jul, 2025 05:30pm
The two countries have been trying to negotiate an end to an escalating tit-for-tat tariff war that has upended global trade and supply chains.
Published 20 Jul, 2025 09:47pm
Finance minister terms recent dialogue with US officials "very constructive" as Pakistan aims to avoid 29pc tariff ahead of August 1 deadline.
Published 19 Jul, 2025 02:58pm
Both sides reaffirm commitment to exploiting opportunities to strengthen economic ties, says statement.
Published 18 Jul, 2025 11:09pm
European bloc under conflicting pressures as member states favour different approaches to negotiation.
Updated 12 Jul, 2025 08:55pm
Both sides describe bilateral meeting as positive and constructive; Rubio says both sides want to see Trump-Xi meeting happen.
Published 11 Jul, 2025 07:23pm
Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei and Myanmar face duties ranging from 20 pc to 40pc.
Updated 11 Jul, 2025 09:42am
Letters sent to South Korea, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, South Africa, Kazakhstan and Malaysia.
Updated 07 Jul, 2025 11:47pm
President Xi urges efforts to “advance the building of a unified national market".
Published 02 Jul, 2025 02:24pm
Washington to lift “restrictive measures” while Beijing will “review and approve” items under export controls.
Updated 28 Jun, 2025 10:34am
US president warns Ottawa that it will learn of its tariff rate next week.
Published 27 Jun, 2025 11:39pm
Dar was scheduled to travel next week to attend UN conference on Palestinian statehood; trade delegation's departure for tariff talks also delayed.
Updated 15 Jun, 2025 11:53am
Trade framework will be taken back to US and Chinese leaders; agreement to remove recent US export restrictions.
Updated 11 Jun, 2025 06:51pm
US President Donald Trump expects meeting to "go very well".
Published 09 Jun, 2025 06:53pm
