NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has issued a sharp warning to India, China, and Brazil, stating that they could face up to 100% secondary sanctions if they continue their trade relationship with Russia. The message was delivered during his visit to Washington, where he met US senators and

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that trade discussions with India are progressing and are being shaped along similar lines to the recently announced US–Indonesia trade agreement. The Indonesia deal includes tariff cuts, major purchases of US energy and agricultural goods, and the acquisition of American aircraft. Trump indicated that India is “working along

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia, calling it a “great deal for everybody.” The announcement follows Trump’s earlier threat to impose a 32% tariff on Indonesian imports starting August 1. The new understanding, as described by Trump, would avert the tariff and strengthen bilateral economic ties. Trump claimed he […]

The United States has officially imposed a 17% anti-dumping duty on fresh tomato imports from Mexico, ending a long-standing agreement that had previously suspended such tariffs. The move came into effect on July 14 and is part of a broader effort to protect American agriculture. This marks the termination of a 2019 agreement—originally built on […]

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15, marking the first senior-level India-China engagement since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020. The meeting took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ gathering. Jaishankar’s visit comes after a gradual process of military disengagement,

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong warning against the possibility of a trade war between Western allies. Her statement comes at a time of rising economic tension following recent tariff announcements from the United States. Speaking on the matter, Meloni said, “A trade war within the West would weaken us all in […]

The European Union has decided to delay its planned retaliatory tariffs on American goods, giving both sides until August 1 to reach a negotiated settlement and avoid a broader trade conflict. The tariffs, which were due to take effect on July 15, targeted €21 billion worth of US exports including steel, aluminium, food products, motorcycles, […]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has commenced a six-day visit to China, aiming to enhance bilateral trade and address key strategic concerns. This marks his second official trip to China since taking office in 2022 and comes as ties between the two nations show signs of improvement following earlier diplomatic tensions. Focus on Economic Engagement […]

The European Union and Mexico have strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose a 30% tariff on imports from their countries, effective August 1. Both regions have expressed deep concern over the economic and diplomatic consequences of the proposed measure. EU Warns of Economic Fallout European officials warned that the 30% tariff would […]

US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 30% tariff on all goods imported from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1. The move is part of his aggressive trade strategy aimed at narrowing the US trade deficit and compelling foreign partners to agree to more favourable terms. Trump’s Justification and Warnings In statements […]