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Thursday, August 28, 2025
TopicTrump tariffs

Topic: Trump tariffs

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.

‘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.

‘Heard India will be dropping its tariffs substantially,’ says Trump

Trump was asked if his tariffs—which are to be effective from Wednesday—may push countries to side with China, to which he said that tariffs would actually help the countries do better.

How reciprocal Trump tariffs may impact Indian pharma, and become a bitter pill for the US

Spooked by US president's threat, several Indian pharma players lobby for blanket duty waiver on drugs coming from America, with chunk of their earnings hinging on exports to the country.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.