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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
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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 […]
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India is set to benefit from higher U.S. import duties on countries like China, Canada, and Mexico, says NITI Aayog. A recent report shows that in 22 of the top 30 product categories, India’s goods are now more competitive in the U.S. market due to tariff differences—covering sectors like chemicals, textiles, electronics, seafood, and pharmaceuticals. […]
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The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has implemented a policy that allows authorities to deport migrants to third countries with just six hours’ notice in certain cases. This marks a significant shift from the earlier 24-hour minimum notice period that gave migrants time to respond. The policy applies to migrants who cannot be […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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The United States has issued a renewed Level‑4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Iran, strongly urging all American citizens to avoid visiting the country. The advisory specifically warns that dual US‑Iran nationals face an increased risk of arbitrary arrest, wrongful detention, and limited consular support. Iran does not recognise dual nationality, which complicates the