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Saturday, September 27, 2025
TopicUS tariffs

Topic: US tariffs

Trump takes aim at branded pharma products with 100% tariff, unclear on generic drugs for now

The new tariffs, effective 1 October, are also aimed at kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities & heavy trucks. Any levies on generic drugs could be a blow to Indian pharma exports to the US.

India’s current account deficit to stay under 1% of GDP despite tariff, geopolitical challenges—Crisil

According to a report by Crisil, it is uncertain where the tariff rates will settle as negotiations are continuing, but the higher duties may create challenges for India's exports.

Tariff blow looms as Trump wishes ‘friend’ Modi on birthday & SC regains ‘men’s club’ status

NYT looks at India's 'planned snub' of Pakistan on a cricket field. The Guardian dives into how foraged ingredients in school lunches are helping tackle chronic malnutrition in Meghalaya.

India’s neighbourhood woes, Trump’s tariff swings keep global media focused on New Delhi’s challenges

BBC warns of implications of unrest in Nepal for India while WSJ highlights tensions between India and China and US concern over ‘Beijing-Moscow-New Delhi axis’.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

ThePrint photos of the week: Farmers’ protest, Modi-Rabuka meet & anti-Trump protest in Sadar Bazar

In PhotosOfTheWeek we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

In fresh salvo with image of Modi in saffron robes, Trump aide calls India ‘Kremlin oil money laundromat’

In series of posts on X, White House trade adviser Navarro laid out ‘India-Russia oil math’ & said ‘the road to peace in Ukraine runs through New Delhi’.

‘Using US dollars to buy Russian oil’—White House counsellor Peter Navarro justifies 50% tariff on India

In a post on X, the senior White House counsellor said US buys Indian goods, & Delhi uses the proceeds to purchase discounted oil from Moscow, which is used to fund Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Stalin urges Centre for relief as US tariff hike hits Tamil Nadu’s textile exports ‘hard’

CM MK Stalin said in a X post that Tiruppur's textile hub is especially hit hard, causing a trade impact of nearly Rs. 3,000 crore and putting thousands of jobs at risk.

India extends import duty exemption on cotton till Dec 2025 amid US tariff pressure

The government had earlier given temporary relief to the sector by exempting import duty from 19 Aug–30 Sep. The relief has now been extended by another three months.

On Camera

Cambodia isn’t ready for India’s tigers. It doesn’t have prey or protection for big cats

Data from one comprehensive survey of the relocation landscape by the US-based Global Conservation shows that there is simply not enough large-bodied prey—a prerequisite for tigers—in the intended release area.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.