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US Signals Possible Rollback Of India Tariffs

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

The United States has signalled that it may consider rolling back an additional 25% tariff imposed on Indian imports, particularly the punitive levy linked to India’s earlier purchases of Russian crude oil. The tariff was introduced as part of broader trade tensions but recent shifts in India’s energy sourcing have prompted US officials to suggest […]

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From Soybeans to Pulses: The Self-Inflicted Wounds of US Trade Wars

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

The damage to American agriculture did not begin with India’s pulse tariffs or China’s soybean bans. It began when the United States decided that unpredictability was a negotiating tactic and that global trade could be strong-armed without consequences. Under President Donald Trump, tariffs became less an economic instrument and more a political performance. Farmers were

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Trump Drops Greenland-Linked Tariff Threat

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will not proceed with tariffs earlier threatened against European countries following discussions linked to Greenland and Arctic security. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said a “framework of a future deal” had been agreed with NATO, removing the need for immediate […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s Tariff Circus and the Audience That Refuses to Leave

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The spectacle has always been loud, theatrical, and wrapped in patriotism. Tariffs were unveiled like a traveling circus, complete with fiery speeches, national flags, and a simple promise repeated endlessly: foreign countries will pay. China will pay. America will win. The audience cheered, the show rolled on, and almost no one asked the only question […]

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US Supreme Court Delays Trump Tariff Ruling

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court issued several decisions on January 20, 2026 but did not release a ruling on the highly anticipated dispute over the legality of tariffs imposed under President Donald J. Trump’s trade policy. The court did not provide a date for when a decision on the tariff case will be issued, extending uncertainty […]

International

Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on France

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200% on French products after France signalled it may not join his proposed international “Board of Peace.” The warning marks a sharp escalation in trade rhetoric linked to diplomatic disagreements. Dispute Over Peace Panel Trump said the tariff threat was a response to […]

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Bessent Doubts Court Will Strike Down Trump Tariffs

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said it is unlikely that the Supreme Court will overturn tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, describing them as a central part of the administration’s economic strategy. His comments come amid legal challenges questioning the scope of executive authority to impose broad import duties. Legal Challenge Under Review The […]

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UK PM Urges US to Drop Tariff Threats on Allies

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told U.S. President Donald Trump that threatening tariffs on NATO allies over the Greenland issue is wrong and risks damaging long-standing transatlantic ties. The message was conveyed during diplomatic conversations as tensions rise between the United States and several European countries. Concerns Over Alliance Unity Starmer said

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French Minister Warns Against US Tariff Threats

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

A senior French minister has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump also has much to lose from threatening tariffs on European countries, calling such measures counterproductive and damaging for both sides. The remarks come amid growing tension over Washington’s stance on Greenland and its broader trade posture toward Europe. Concerns Over Economic Impact The French […]

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Danish PM Says Europe Won’t Be Blackmailed Over Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 19, 2026

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that Europe will not be blackmailed after the United States threatened tariffs on several European countries over their stance on Greenland. She made the remark as European leaders discussed a coordinated response to the U.S. pressure. U.S. Tariff Threat and European Reaction The United States has announced plans […]