China has in the past used social media to press for changes in New Delhi's Beijing policy. Now, it is commenting on the tariff imposition on India by US President Donald Trump.
India should have secured greater savings by pressing Russia for prices nearer the cap while sustaining high volumes. This would have preserved strategic autonomy and served economic logic.
Trump's initial tariff proposals in April were lower for India than for the rival Asian garment hubs of Bangladesh, Vietnam and China. But tables turned with India now facing a 50% tariff, versus 20% for Bangladesh and Vietnam, and 30% for China.
Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.
Earlier, the company announced it would invest $500 billion & hire 20,000 workers across US, a move that could help it sidestep potential tariffs on iPhones.
The US president repeated his claim of brokering the ceasefire between Delhi & Islamabad within 20 days, at a White House press conference on 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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