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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicIndia-US

Topic: India-US

Beyond the US tariff pause lie threats of global slowdown, supply glut. For India, some opportunities

On 2 April, US President Donald Trump announced the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries, escalating global trade tensions. On 9 April,...

Why Trump’s tariffs are unlikely to severely impact the Indian economy

The jitters in Indian markets are likely ‘short-term’. Experts say this could serve as a key growth opportunity & that India must accelerate FTA talks with major countries, including US.

‘Finally putting America first’: Trump unveils global reciprocal tariffs, 26% on India

The US president claims the country has kept various economies in business. 'In trade, a friend is worse than a foe,' he said.

Jaishankar pitches for better ties with both US & China, outlines India’s approach

Indian external affairs minister says discussions between Modi & Trump indicate US is keen to deepen defence & energy ties with India, adds good ties with China 'in our mutual interest'.

India, China top state actors in supply of precursors for illicit fentanyl—US annual intel report

The annual threat assessment report, which consists of unclassified intelligence relating to national security threats to the US, was published by office of US DNI Tulsi Gabbard.

Why New Delhi seems ‘deluded’ about Trump’s tariffs & India returns to the global rice market

International media also reports on the warning from Canadian intelligence agencies about the possibility of India & China meddling in the country's elections.

Strategic affairs are in full Holi mode—tariff war, land grabs, and leaders lost in chaos

As we enter this Holi season of international relations, let's remember that strategy can always use a little colour. But, of course, this battlefield is not for the faint-hearted.

From tariff tension & Vance’s upcoming visit to Starlink’s entry, India-US ties make global waves

In India, the Hindi versus Tamil language battle is intensifying, with the BBC reporting on tensions over the National Education Policy and its contentious implementation.

China is waiting for Trump to falter—and step up to lead the world order

Beijing is already stepping in following the suspension of USAID in various regions—a sign of China’s strategic intent.

‘150% on alcohol, 100% on agriculture goods,’ Karoline Leavitt berates Indian tariff on US products

Last week, Trump attacked India's tariffs, saying it is 'next to impossible to sell anything to India' because of the 'high tariffs'.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?