Piyush Goyal Says India Will Tackle Section 301

By BPN News Desk June 8, 2026

National

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said India does not need to worry about the United States’ Section 301 investigation, expressing confidence that New Delhi and Washington will finalise a good bilateral trade deal. Piyush Goyal On Section 301 Tariffs Goyal said India would tackle

International

Democrats Demand Refund Of Invalid Tariffs

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

Democratic lawmakers in the United States have urged the federal government to refund billions of dollars collected under tariffs that were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The demand follows a ruling that found certain duties imposed under emergency powers to be unlawful. Democrats Seek Refund Of Trump Tariff Revenue Several Democratic members […]

International

Lula Asserts Brazil’s Sovereignty Amid Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has delivered a firm and unequivocal response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, effective from August 1. The move, framed by Trump as retaliation for alleged unfair trade practices and political persecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has drawn a […]

International

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil Over Lula Dispute

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

In a move that has set the stage for a full-blown trade confrontation, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil, citing “unfair trade practices” and political interference in the trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The tariffs are set to take effect from August 1, 2025. In […]

International

Trump Threatens Tariffs on 14 Countries From August 1

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2025

President Donald Trump has formally notified 14 countries that they will face steep import tariffs beginning August 1, 2025, unless new reciprocal trade agreements are concluded. The announcement marks a dramatic expansion of Trump’s protectionist trade strategy, aimed at rebalancing what he calls decades of “unfair trade practices” against the United States. Countries

International

Trump Readies Tariff Letters for 12 Nations Ahead of July 9 Deadline

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

President Donald Trump has intensified his trade campaign by preparing formal letters warning 12 nations that they face new U.S. tariffs if they fail to submit tariff reduction schedules by July 9. The move underscores Washington’s aggressive posture in trade negotiations and its readiness to escalate economic pressure. Trump Tariffs: Final Warning Issued White House […]

International

Trump Rejects Extension of July 9 Tariff Deadline

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out any extension to the 90-day global tariff pause, stating that he expects no delays beyond the July 9 deadline. Speaking during a recent interaction with reporters, Trump indicated that his administration will begin dispatching letters to trade partners, outlining new tariffs that will be imposed if trade […]

International

US Appeals Court Allows Trump-Era Tariffs to Remain

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

In a significant development for U.S. trade policy, a federal appeals court has ruled that tariffs introduced during President Donald Trump’s tenure can remain in effect for now. The decision comes as the legal battle over the scope of presidential authority on trade restrictions intensifies, with the case moving toward a critical hearing later this […]

Business Markets

Asian Markets Tumble After US Court Revives Trump Tariffs

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

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 tensions. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo and the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong […]

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