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TopicTariffs

Topic: tariffs

Not just ‘trade war’, Trump tariffs have also fuelled a meme fest—’$112 MAGA hats’ to ‘penguin protest’

Although the tariffs have sparked strong criticism from economists across the globe, they have triggered a wave of internet memes, with even diplomats joining the online banter.

Jaishankar hints at amending nuclear liability law as India seeks deeper ties with US

External affairs minister, at Global Technology Summit 2025, also spoke of India’s urgency to complete trade deals with US, UK and EU amid ongoing tariff wars.

China increases tariffs on all US goods to 125% in response to US’s 145% taxes on Chinese imports

China has also filed lawsuit with WTO following the latest US tariff hikes, the Chinese commerce ministry said as per a report in the official Xinhua.

Trump has given India a window of opportunity. Delhi needs to do more than tweak tariffs

What is needed now is ever-increasing consideration toward structural reforms.

Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too—and created economic problems

Tariffs of 25% in ancient Rome led to the rise of black markets—a potential challenge for the Trump administration too.

Israel cancels all tariffs on imports from largest trading partner & ally US

'The reduction in customs duties will, in effect, expand the US-Israel trade agreement and strengthen bilateral strategic relations,' the Israel govt said.

NDA, Oppn spar over Trump tariff threat in Rajya Sabha. Sitharaman says custom duty cuts unrelated

On Thursday, P. Chidambaram brought up Trump’s announcement that he would introduce sweeping tariffs on 2 April this year to reset global trade.

China isn’t panicking about the US. It’s looking at new EV markets for world dominance

The EV industry serves as a key lever in China’s ambition to dominate not just the technological sphere, but also the geopolitical landscape.

Pakistanis unhappy with govt accepting IMF demand to liberalise economy—‘it’s a death warrant’

Pakistani economists have welcomed the government's decision to fully open the economy to foreign competition by reducing average import tariffs to 7.1% over five years.

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.