Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called the U.S. decision to impose a 25% tariff plus a penalty on transactions involving Russian oil or arms a “very serious matter” for India. He warned that the effective trade duty could climb as high as 35–45%, or, if a 100% penalty is applied,

The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has stated that the recently announced 25% U.S. tariff on Indian rice imports, effective August 1, is unlikely to cause major disruption. The industry considers it a short-term hurdle and expects exports to remain largely stable due to India’s pricing advantage and established global position. U.S. Not a Major […]

The United States has finalized a new trade agreement with South Korea, introducing a 15% tariff on South Korean imports starting August 1. This tariff replaces a previously threatened 25% duty and was confirmed by President Donald Trump as part of a broader effort to rebalance trade and secure long-term economic cooperation between the two […]

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Pakistan on July 30, 2025, focused on developing Pakistan’s oil reserves. The agreement includes collaboration with an American firm that will help explore and manage untapped energy assets in Pakistan. Trump also suggested that oil produced under this project could be exported to neighboring countries, […]

Indian stock markets declined after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from India starting August 1. The new trade measure, coupled with a penalty for India’s continued energy and defense ties with Russia, has triggered investor caution across sectors. Sensex and Nifty See Mixed Movement On July 29, the Sensex dropped […]

President Donald Trump announced on July 30 that the United States will implement a 25% tariff on all goods imported from India starting August 1. Alongside the tariff, a penalty tax will also be imposed due to India’s continued defense and energy trade with Russia. India’s Russia Ties Cited as Key Factor Trump stated that […]

US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with the Philippines, confirming that imports from the Southeast Asian nation will now be subjected to a 19% tariff. The agreement comes after a high-level meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House, where both leaders declared the deal a milestone in […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Kingdom on July 23 and 24, 2025, in a significant diplomatic move that will see the signing of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK. The agreement, expected to be signed on July 24 by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his […]

US President Donald Trump has announced a major trade agreement with Japan, confirming a 15% tariff on imports from the country. This move replaces an earlier proposed 25% tariff and is part of a broader effort to reset trade relations with key partners. The deal, which Trump described as “possibly the biggest ever,” is aimed […]

The United States has warned that a 25% tariff on key South Korean exports will come into effect on August 1 unless a new trade agreement is reached. The move is part of Washington’s renewed push to renegotiate economic terms with key allies, reigniting trade tensions between the two countries. Seoul Races to Avoid Economic […]