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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicUS tariffs

Topic: US tariffs

50% tariffs on Indian goods take effect, exemptions for pharma, electronics, vehicles

Earlier on 30 July, Trump announced an additional 25% import duties on India. On Monday, Modi said his government will ‘find a way out’ regardless of US economic pressures.

US issues notification outlining 50% tariff on India, effective 27 August

Trump's tariffs will see a bulk of Indian exports to the US—roughly worth $60 bn—impacted. Mobile phones & pharmaceuticals are currently exempted.

Amit Shah looks sure of ruling till 2049 but Team Modi is losing steam and imagination

From Constitutional amendment bill to unseat CMs and ministers to its stand on governors' powers, the BJP is acting like a party destined to rule for ever

FBI raids ex-Trump NSA John Bolton’s house, days after he criticised ‘penalty’ tariffs on India

A fierce critic of the American President, Bolton has long been considered a Republican hawk. Bolton was Trump’s national security adviser for roughly 17 months between 2018 and 2019.

EAM Jaishankar calls on Russian President Putin

Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Russia during which he co-chaired the 26th Session of the IRIGC-TEC and addressed the India-Russia Business Forum meeting in Moscow.aJaishankar is on a three-day visit to Russia during which he co-chaired the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC).

Jaishankar hits back at Trump administration, says ‘perplexed’ by US logic of ‘India war-profiteering’

External Affairs Minister made the comments while in Moscow for a three-day visit. US administration officials have actively hit out at India’s purchase of Russian oil in recent days.

US treasury secy slams Indo-Russia oil trade, says profits benefits India’s ‘richest families’

This follows Peter Navarro's comment that India is 'a global clearing house for Russian crude' & that the proceeds flow to India's politically connected energy titans & into Putin’s war chest.

Russian diplomat Babushkin ‘hopeful’ about resuming India-Russia-China trilateral meet

Roman Babushkin, the Charge d'Affaires at the Russian Embassy in Delhi, highlighted signaled hope for the revival of trilateral format, especially in light of US tariffs.

Conservatives leader wins seat in Canada’s Parliament, will take on PM Carney over tariffs

Staging a comeback after unexpectedly losing his seat in April, Pierre Poilievre secures a return & gets a chance to grill the Canadian PM over US tariffs.

Reform and globalisation — India’s dual challenge holds the answer to Trump’s tariff turmoil

India can convert the tariff turmoil into an opportunity to position itself as the world’s go-to trade partner. It has the scale and heft, but needs the boldness.

On Camera

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.