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India Condemns 50% US Tariff Over Russian Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India has strongly criticized the United States for imposing a 50% tariff on Indian exports, calling the move “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable.” The action follows President Donald Trump’s executive order introducing an additional 25% tariff on top of the existing 25%, citing India’s continued import of discounted Russian oil. The Ministry of

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Warns Tariffs Will Hurt Indian Exports

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticized the United States’ recent decision to raise tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 50%, warning that such a move will make Indian exports unaffordable for American consumers. He called the additional penalty a political tactic, rather than a fair economic decision. Tariffs Spark Tension The United States […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Tariffs, Troops, and a Trail of Broken Promises: Who’s Really Paying for Trump’s America?

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Something has shifted in your everyday life, and you probably felt it at the checkout line. The groceries you picked up for the week cost more than they did a year ago. That new pair of shoes is suddenly 40% pricier. Car repairs? Don’t even ask. You’re paying more for everything, but few are explaining […]

International

Lula Snubs Trump, Says He’ll Call Modi Instead

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva could call him any time to discuss trade issues. However, Lula firmly declined the offer, stating he had no intention of contacting Trump, adding that the American leader “does not want to talk.” BRICS Leaders Take Priority In a sharp diplomatic […]

International

NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow Amid Trump Tariff Threats on Oil

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has arrived in Moscow for a key diplomatic visit. The trip comes at a time when India is facing renewed pressure from the United States over its continued oil imports from Russia. Doval is expected to hold discussions with senior Russian officials on defence cooperation, energy trade, and regional […]

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India Tariffs Lower Than Sri Lanka, Thailand

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s average tariff on goods imported from the United States in 2023 stood at 6.1 %, making it lower than those imposed by several other Asian countries. Sri Lanka charged 8.4 % on U.S. goods, while Thailand levied 6.9 %. These figures directly challenge claims that India is overly protectionist when it comes to trade with the U.S. […]

International

Haley Warns U.S.: Don’t Damage Ties With India

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has urged the United States to not damage its strategic partnership with India. In a sharp remark directed at President Donald Trump, Haley said the U.S. should not “give China a pass and burn a relationship with a strong ally like India.” China’s Free Pass Versus […]

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Russia Slams U.S. Tariffs, Calls It “Neocolonial Agenda”

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Russia has sharply criticized the United States after recent tariff threats were issued against India over its continued purchase of Russian oil. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the move as part of a “neocolonial agenda,” accusing Washington of trying to dominate international trade through coercion and intimidation. Trump Warns of Higher Duties on Indian Goods […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Keep Your Tariffs, Clown. India Keeps Its Spine

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

When Donald Trump tweeted his outrage over India’s Russian oil imports, it wasn’t just a foreign policy position—it was a tantrum. A full-blown, playground-level meltdown. You’d think the man found out India replaced him with a more stable supplier of spray tan. Instead, all India did was buy oil for its citizens at a reasonable […]

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India Rejects Trump’s Remarks on Russian Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

The Indian government has strongly rejected recent remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, who accused India of purchasing large quantities of Russian oil, refining it, and selling it in the global market, including possibly to the United States. Trump also threatened to impose higher tariffs on Indian exports if this continued. Government Calls Trump’s […]