International

Ishiba Vows to Remain PM After U.S. Lowers Tariffs

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has reaffirmed his commitment to remain in office following a U.S.–Japan trade agreement that reduces auto tariffs to 15%, down from the previously threatened 25%. The pact, announced on July 22, also includes a pledge by Japan to invest about $550 billion in the U.S., although some of the funds […]

International

U.S. Role Overlooked at Beijing WWII Parade, Says Trump

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has criticized China for failing to acknowledge the role of the United States in World War II during a large commemorative ceremony in Beijing. While he praised the event as “beautiful” and “very, very impressive,” he said the omission was disappointing. Trump’s Remarks on the Ceremony Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump […]

International

US Analyst Urges Trump: Zero Tariffs, Apologize to India

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. trade analyst Edward Price criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian imports. He called the move “irrational” and warned that such actions could destabilize one of America’s most important partnerships. Calls for Apology and Reset Price urged Trump to completely remove the tariffs and formally apologize to India. He stressed […]

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Breaking Down The News: Ukraine Runs on Russian Crude, But Indian Refineries Get the Blame

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Ukraine today finds itself in an extraordinary irony. On the battlefield and in civilian life, diesel is the fuel that keeps the country running. Yet with its own refineries crippled by Russian missile strikes, Kyiv has become almost entirely dependent on imports to meet its needs. In July 2025, India suddenly emerged as Ukraine’s largest […]

International

Trump Rules Out Lowering Tariffs on Indian Goods

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out lowering tariffs on imports from India. Responding to a reporter’s question, Trump said “no,” making clear that tariff relief is not under consideration. Diplomatic Tone, but Trade Tensions Persist While noting that the U.S. maintains good relations with India, Trump repeated his view that trade between the two […]

International

Trump Says India Offered to Cut Tariffs to ‘Nothing,’ but ‘Too Late’

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that India has offered to reduce tariffs on American goods to “nothing.” He argued that the move comes “too late,” describing the long-standing U.S.–India trade relationship as a “totally one-sided disaster.” Trump alleged that India had imposed some of the highest tariffs globally, restricting American exports for years. Response to

International

Brazil Avoids Immediate Retaliation Over U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he is in “no rush” to respond to the newly imposed 50% U.S. tariffs, stressing that negotiation is preferable to confrontation. While Brazil is evaluating options, Lula emphasized that his government does not want an escalation that could harm trade relations. Reviewing Reciprocity Law Brazil’s Foreign Trade […]

International

U.S. Bars Palestinian Officials From UN Visit

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

The U.S. State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has revoked the visas of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and nearly 80 senior Palestinian officials ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Officials attached to the Palestinian mission at the U.N. are exempt from the order and will still be able […]

International

Jefferies Reports Links Tariffs On India To Trump’s Personal Frustration

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Investment bank Jefferies reports that the U.S. decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods stems largely from President Trump’s “personal pique” over being denied a role in mediating the India-Pakistan conflict. The unprecedented tariffs are seen as a reaction to that frustration. Economic Cost To India Projected At $55–60 Billion Jefferies’ strategist Chris Wood, […]

National

Anbumani Ramadoss Seeks Relief for TN Workers Hit by Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has urged both the Tamil Nadu and Central governments to intervene after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods. He warned that export-driven sectors in districts such as Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Vellore—particularly textiles, leather, and shrimp—are facing massive job losses that could lead to social and economic instability. Call