International
Mexico’s national postal service, Correos de Mexico, has suspended all package deliveries to the United States starting Wednesday. The decision follows confusion over the termination of the “de minimis” duty exemption, which previously allowed duty-free entry for packages valued under $800. Billions in Trade Impacted In 2024, more than 1.3 billion packages worth over $64
National Politics
The Indian National Congress has strongly attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “MAGA + MIGA = MEGA” idea, which combined the U.S. slogan “Make America Great Again” with India’s “Make in India.” The party said this has now become a “MAHA headache” for India after the U.S. imposed steep tariffs on Indian exports. Tariff Hike Hits […]
International
Indian petroleum refiners have made it clear they will continue importing Russian crude oil despite mounting pressure from the United States. Industry executives said there has been no instruction from the government to halt purchases, stressing a “country first, commerce later” approach. Tariff Concerns Impact Volumes, Not Strategy September loading orders have dipped,
International
The United States and Russia are reportedly exploring an energy agreement just as President Donald Trump is set to raise tariffs on Indian imports to 50 percent, with increased duties aimed at penalizing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. These discussions highlight shifting global alignments at a time of escalating trade tensions. Trump Doubles Down […]
International
U.S. President Donald Trump has once again claimed that during the May 2025 military standoff between India and Pakistan, he personally intervened by warning both countries that the U.S. would impose “tariffs so high, your head’s going to spin” to force a ceasefire. India Rejects Intervention Claim Indian officials have consistently rejected Trump’s version of
International
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka has voiced his support for India as Washington puts pressure with steep tariffs. During a recent meeting in New Delhi, Rabuka told Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “Somebody is not very happy with you, but you are big enough to weather those discomforts.” He was referring to the United States’ […]
International
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that nations imposing digital services taxes (DSTs) on American technology firms could face additional tariffs. He said such levies unfairly target companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Meta, and suggested that export restrictions on advanced U.S. technologies, including semiconductors, could also be considered. Europe in the