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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicHarley Davidson

Topic: Harley Davidson

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, a look at eight ongoing trade issues between US and India

From 1999 to 2018, trade between US and India surged from $16 billion to $142 billion. But the relationship is marred by disagreements on several issues.

Is India risking key strategic ties with US by taxing few rich Harley Davidson buyers?

US President Donald Trump criticised India’s 50 per cent import tariff on Harley Davidson motorcycles, saying it was “unacceptable”.

Why Trump cares so much about India’s tariffs on a few thousand Harley Davidson bikes

Over the last couple of years, Trump has lashed out at India several times for imposing high customs duty on Harley Davidson bikes. This is why.

Modi not quite sure how he should deal with Donald Trump: Ex-foreign secretary Shyam Saran

Saran says, PM has more confidence in personal diplomacy over more traditional methods, but is facing a challenge when it comes to Trump.

Jitters in corporate US as business icons Harley-Davidson & Jack Daniel’s feel tariff pain

EU duties alone are likely to hit companies dealing with a range of goods, from packaged food and soft drinks to jeans.

Piyush Goyal beat Nirmala Sitharaman to finance minister charge by a whisker

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On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.