President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that will allow the U.S. Department of Defense to use “Department of War” as a secondary name. Under the order, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could be referred to as “Secretary of War” in public communications, ceremonial events,

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his wide-ranging tariff program after a federal appeals court declared most of the duties illegal. Trump argued that tariffs are critical to safeguarding America’s economy and national security, warning that without them, “our country would be completely destroyed.” He also thanked a lone Obama-appointed judge who dissented from the

Vice President JD Vance has said he is prepared to take charge if a “terrible tragedy” were to impact President Donald Trump. In an interview with USA Today, Vance explained that his seven months in office have given him “on-the-job training” to step in if required. At the same time, he stressed that Trump, who […]

A federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs—imposed under emergency powers—were illegal. The court concluded that these measures exceeded the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which does not authorize the president to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval. The decision

Democratic members of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods, calling the policy harmful to American businesses and consumers. Lawmakers said the tariffs unfairly penalize India while driving up costs at home. Questioning Link to Ukraine Conflict The committee argued that the

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods has severely affected the state’s exports. He estimated that the textile hub of Tiruppur alone faces losses of around ₹3,000 crore, and thousands of jobs are at risk as orders dry up and production slows. Leather Sector […]

Indian petroleum refiners have made it clear they will continue importing Russian crude oil despite mounting pressure from the United States. Industry executives said there has been no instruction from the government to halt purchases, stressing a “country first, commerce later” approach. Tariff Concerns Impact Volumes, Not Strategy September loading orders have dipped,

The White House has officially launched an account on the popular video platform TikTok, despite ongoing legal and security concerns surrounding the app. In its first post, President Trump’s voice-over declares, “I am your voice,” with the caption, “America, we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?” The launch reflects a strategic shift toward engaging more directly […]

Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has warned that President Trump’s high tariffs on Indian imports—imposed in response to India’s oil purchases from Russia—could be a serious diplomatic error. He said these measures risk pushing India away from the United States and closer to countries like Russia and China. Why Bolton is Concerned Bolton […]

Japan revealed that the United States made a clerical error in calculating the “reciprocal” tariff rate. As a result, the effective rate on Japanese goods entering the U.S. will be lower than initially announced. What Went Wrong Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, explained that the original figure overlooked an agreed-upon tariff ceiling for Japan. […]