Topic: Trade War
US and China’s trade war threatens to stymie growing world economy
As US and China slap fresh tariffs on each others goods, stocks and industrial output has fallen, leading to an investment slow down.
The world wants to join Trump’s trade war against China
Trump’s trade war is the wrong war being fought in the wrong way – even if against the right target. The US should first form a coalition of the willing.
Threat of trade war with US looming, India to send delegation to Washington
Delegation will attempt to convince the US to extend its GSP programme, through which Delhi gets over $5 billion in zero or reduced tariffs.
India to benefit from US-China trade war, says UN
The UNCTAD study also warns that the spat could hit east Asian producers the hardest.
Iran’s oil buyers like India were hoping for Obama-era waivers but get Trump shock
Govt officials in India & South Korea say Washington isn’t willing to give waivers for mere import reductions. It wants a complete purchase halt.
India indicates trade war truce with US again even as Chinese goods set to face fresh tariffs
The Trump administration is dealing with India differently by exempting it from tariffs on its steel and aluminium goods, with some conditions applied.
Startups fear that Trump’s tariffs will stifle the next Apple
Unlike larger companies, American startups fear they will not be able to cover up for the losses due to Trump's tariffs.
India’s mid-size companies begin to look attractive amid increasing global insecurity
Mid-sized companies, tied to the local economy, offer better protection against the effects of a trade war and the turmoil in Turkey.
China may soon no longer entertain Trump’s escalating trade-war on their country
China has not ruled out tariffs on automobiles, semiconductors and Boeing airplanes to retaliate against Trump.
India’s trade deficit biggest in five years, to worsen outlook for Indian rupee
Weaker rupee works like a double-edged sword, is positive for exports but can add to the stress of India’s current account balance.
Why Dimple Yadav touching Mayawati’s feet still riles upper caste Indians
Dimple Yadav’s gesture challenges the class system of Hindu society which categorises women and backwards of all castes as low and inferior.
Budgam friendly fire: Should charge of culpable homicide be on the table in the fog of war?
A senior IAF officer and 3 other personnel could be booked for “culpable homicide not amounting to murder” in the February Mi-17 helicopter downing.
Defence
IAF men face action in Kashmir Mi-17 chopper crash as probe ‘almost confirms’ friendly fire
Six IAF personnel, one civilian were killed as an Mi-17 chopper was shot down in Kashmir on 27 February while Indian and Pakistan air forces were locked in a dogfoght 100 km away.
Pracharak Modi: The mask you see, is the man you get
India has its first leader who is unapologetic about belonging to the social and political Right. This is how Shekhar Gupta foresaw Modi’s five years in this National Interest within three months of his victory in 2014.