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Monday, August 11, 2025
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Topic: Trump tariffs

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.

Moral high ground, after extensive landscaping & the ‘Great Wall of MAGA’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

India is evaluating implications of Trump tariffs, studying potential ‘opportunities’

According to a statement issued Thursday, the commerce dept is engaging with Indian industry & exporters to assess the situation.

US tariffs will devastate India’s economy, govt must answer what it plans to do about it—Rahul in LS

He also attacked Centre over foreign policy, saying that while China has taken over 4,000 sq km of Indian territory, foreign secy Misri was cutting a cake with Chinese ambassador.

How should India respond to Trump tariff? Raghav Chadha has an idea involving Starlink

Responding to concerns raised by Chadha, Scindia outlines measures taken by Centre to protect India's security interests with regard to satellite networks including Starlink.

‘Modi a friend, but India not treating us right’—What Trump said unveiling new tariff regime

Imposing a minimum of 10% baseline tariffs on all products entering US, & reciprocal tariffs on several countries, the US president said it was time to put ‘America first’.

As Trump targets both competitors & allies with tariffs, global leaders brace for a ‘trade war’

The US president’s announcements have drawn sharp responses from several impacted countries, with some like China vowing retaliation and others seeking negotiations.

MNCs should rethink their India strategy. Stop blaming policy uncertainty for some time

Since Mr Trump kept everyone guessing for months on whether they would get the harshest treatment or the kindest in terms of tariff, governments – including India – have visualised multiple possible scenarios.

Asian stocks plummet in reaction to Trump’s tariffs, Indian stock futures down

26% 'discounted' tariff on Indian goods. Gift Nifty futures declined by 1.11 percent ahead of the opening of the market.

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on US competitors & allies trigger global trade war threat

Trading partners are expected to respond with countermeasures of their own that could lead to dramatically higher prices for everything from bicycles to wine.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.