International

Trump Plans 155% Tariffs On China From Nov 1

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration will impose tariffs of 155% on imports from China starting November 1. The decision marks one of the strongest protectionist measures in recent years. Balancing Tone With Action While announcing the move, Trump remarked that he wanted to be “nice” to China, but argued that Beijing had […]

International

India-US Nears Major Tariff Reduction Deal – Report

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

India and the United States are close to finalising a long-pending trade agreement that would lower U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 15 %-16 %, according to a report by Mint. Currently, some U.S. duties on Indian goods reportedly stand near 50 %. Key Trade Areas The proposed deal is expected to focus on energy […]

International

Trump Says India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would soon stop purchasing oil from Russia. He framed this as a step aligned with global efforts to pressure Moscow over the war in Ukraine. India Denies the Claim India’s Ministry of External Affairs responded that it was not aware […]

International

Trump Says China “Forced Me” to Raise Tariffs

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his decision to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, stating that Beijing’s actions left him with no choice. Speaking in Washington, Trump said China’s move to restrict the export of rare earth minerals, which are vital for global high-tech manufacturing, was the main trigger behind his decision. Rare Earth […]

Op-Eds Opinion

A Barrel from Guyana, a Message to Washington

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

India’s oil refineries have just signed their first-ever contracts to buy crude oil from Guyana. On paper, it’s a modest deal — 4 million barrels split between Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum. In practice, it’s the diplomatic equivalent of a wink: a small gesture with a big message. And that message is aimed straight […]

National

India Seeks “Win-Win” Trade Deal with U.S.

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

India is holding detailed trade discussions with the United States, with officials stressing the goal of finding a “win-win situation” for both countries. The talks come in the backdrop of heightened tensions caused by recent tariff measures imposed by Washington on Indian goods. Tariff-Free Exports Highlight Despite the frictions, around 45% of Indian exports to […]

International

Afghan FM Invites Indian Investment

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has extended an invitation to Indian investors to participate in Afghanistan’s economic sectors, particularly minerals, agriculture, and sports infrastructure. He made this appeal during his official visit to New Delhi, where he engaged with Indian officials and business representatives to highlight Afghanistan’s potential

International

India, US to Restart Trade Talks This Week

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

India and the United States will resume trade negotiations this week, after a pause in August. The pause followed the U.S. imposing tariffs up to 50 % on Indian exports in response to India’s continued hydrocarbon imports from Russia. Focus Areas New Delhi has pledged to boost energy and gas imports from the U.S., aiming […]

Business Markets

Asian Markets Tumble on U.S.-China Tension

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

On Monday, Asian stock markets fell sharply as doubts resurfaced over escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. Key Indexes Slide In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index dropped nearly 3.5%. In mainland China, the CSI 300 Index fell about 1.8%. The Shanghai Composite also declined. Trigger: Trade Escalation The sell-off came after […]

National

Sergio Gor Meets Commerce Secretary Agrawal

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

The U.S. Ambassador-designate, Sergio Gor, met India’s Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal (often referred to in media as “Agrawal” in earlier reports) in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties. Diplomatic Visit Gor is on a six-day visit to India before formally taking charge. He arrived accompanied by Michael J. Rigas, […]