Asian Markets Tumble After US Court Revives Trump Tariffs

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Business Markets

Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday following a U.S. federal appeals court ruling that temporarily reinstated former President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The decision, which overturned a prior lower court judgment declaring the tariffs unlawful, reignited fears of heightened global trade

International

US Appeals Court Temporarily Reinstates Trump Tariffs

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

A U.S. federal appeals court has allowed the continuation of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, temporarily halting a lower court ruling that had declared them unlawful. These tariffs, originally imposed under the pretext of safeguarding national security, cover key imports such as steel, aluminum, and other industrial goods. The ruling marks a significant moment in

National

India’s Exports Boom Amid Trump-Era Tariffs

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

Indian companies are witnessing a strong export revival thanks to trade distortions caused by tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency. While the tariffs were aimed at curbing Chinese imports, they inadvertently boosted India’s attractiveness as a sourcing destination. Top Indian exporters across electronics, textiles, and consumer goods have seen rising

International

US Court Declares Trump’s Global Tariffs Illegal

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

In a landmark legal decision, the United States Court of International Trade has ruled that the global tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump’s administration were unlawful. This ruling marks a serious rebuke to one of the most aggressive trade policy moves of the Trump presidency, where sweeping tariffs were justified on the grounds of national […]

International

India and US Finalize Phase One of Trade Deal, Target $500 Billion by 2030

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

India and the United States have finalized the terms of reference for the initial phase of a bilateral trade agreement, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 and deepen strategic economic ties. The two nations had earlier agreed, in February, to collaborate on the first stage of the trade pact, aiming to […]

International

President Trump Urges Americans to ‘Hang Tough’ Amid New Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

President Donald Trump has asked Americans to remain resilient as sweeping new tariffs take effect under his administration’s trade overhaul. Framing the move as part of an “economic revolution,” Trump insisted that the temporary discomfort caused by these measures would ultimately benefit the nation by restoring manufacturing strength and correcting trade imbalances. On

International

Exemptions in President Trump’s Recent Tariff Announcements

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

President Donald Trump’s newly introduced tariff policy, which applies a baseline 10% duty on all imports into the United States, includes targeted exemptions for several critical sectors. These exemptions appear to be strategic, aimed at minimizing disruption to essential services and high-priority industries while the broader policy seeks to promote domestic

International

Trump’s Tariffs Extend to Remote Australian Territories, Including Uninhabited Islands

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a move that has left international observers baffled, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of tariffs on several remote Australian territories, including the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands. These islands, located in the southern Indian Ocean, are home only to penguins, seals, and glaciers — and have no permanent human population or […]

International

Trump’s Tariffs Target Developing Nations Amid Global Backlash

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new set of tariffs that significantly affect countries across the globe, with developing nations bearing the brunt of the most punishing rates. The plan imposes a blanket 10% tariff on all imports to the United States, while targeting specific nations—especially […]

International

India and EU Aim to Finalize Free Trade Agreement Amid Global Market Volatility

By BPN News Desk March 1, 2025

India and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to finalize a long-pending free trade agreement by the end of this year. This decision was solidified during a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in New Delhi. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in trade, […]