International

Trump Tells Supreme Court India Tariffs Aim to End Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

The Trump administration has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a 50% tariff on Indian goods, arguing that the move is central to its broader strategy to end the Ukraine war. Tariffs Tied to Russian Energy Purchases The policy imposes a 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian exports along with an additional 25% penalty linked […]

International

Trump Warns US May “Suffer Greatly” over Tariffs Ruling

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could face severe economic consequences if the Supreme Court does not overturn a ruling that declared many of his administration’s tariffs illegal. Trump’s Warning on Economy Trump said that if the appeals court ruling is upheld, the U.S. could become “unbelievably poor again” and “suffer so […]

International

Putin Says US Can’t Bulldog India and China with Tariffs

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff measures, warning that economic coercion against India and China reflects an outdated mindset. Putin Warns Against “Colonial Era” Tactics Speaking at a press conference following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and a military parade in Beijing, Putin declared,

International

US Analyst Urges Trump: Zero Tariffs, Apologize to India

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. trade analyst Edward Price criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian imports. He called the move “irrational” and warned that such actions could destabilize one of America’s most important partnerships. Calls for Apology and Reset Price urged Trump to completely remove the tariffs and formally apologize to India. He stressed […]

International

Trump Rules Out Lowering Tariffs on Indian Goods

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out lowering tariffs on imports from India. Responding to a reporter’s question, Trump said “no,” making clear that tariff relief is not under consideration. Diplomatic Tone, but Trade Tensions Persist While noting that the U.S. maintains good relations with India, Trump repeated his view that trade between the two […]

International

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna Criticizes Trump Tariffs on India

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna has voiced strong criticism against President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods. Khanna described the move as a serious setback that could undo decades of bipartisan efforts to strengthen the U.S.–India partnership. He emphasized that trade should not be turned into a political weapon, warning that such […]

International

Trump Says India Offered to Cut Tariffs to ‘Nothing,’ but ‘Too Late’

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that India has offered to reduce tariffs on American goods to “nothing.” He argued that the move comes “too late,” describing the long-standing U.S.–India trade relationship as a “totally one-sided disaster.” Trump alleged that India had imposed some of the highest tariffs globally, restricting American exports for years. Response to

International

Trump Defends Tariffs After Court Ruling

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his wide-ranging tariff program after a federal appeals court declared most of the duties illegal. Trump argued that tariffs are critical to safeguarding America’s economy and national security, warning that without them, “our country would be completely destroyed.” He also thanked a lone Obama-appointed judge who dissented from the

International

Peter Navarro Targets India with Casteist and Trade Attacks

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has reignited controversy by claiming that India is acting as a “laundromat for the Kremlin” through its purchases of discounted Russian oil. Navarro alleged that members of India’s Brahmin community are “profiteering at the expense of the Indian people,” remarks he used to justify the Trump administration’s new 50% […]

Economy National

India Maintains 6.3–6.8% GDP Forecast Despite U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran reaffirmed India’s GDP growth projection for FY2025–26 at 6.3% to 6.8%, despite the U.S. imposing tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods. He pointed to the economy’s strong start, with the first quarter recording 7.8% growth, as evidence of resilience. The projection also matches the range highlighted in […]