US tariffs: India readies steps to protect exporters; domestic demand push in focus, says economic affairs secretary
Sunday, 31 August 2025 () In response to the US tariff hike, the government is preparing measures to protect industries and workers, focusing on employment-heavy sectors. Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur expressed confidence in achieving the fiscal deficit target, citing strong macroeconomic fundamentals, robust capex, and broad-based economic expansion reflected in the 7.8% growth in the April-June quarter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Tianjin, China, for the first time in over seven years to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. After concluding a successful visit to Japan, where he strengthened bilateral cooperation in transport, trade, and space exploration, Modi...
The Trump administration has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to defend its authority to impose tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Powers Act. This follows a federal court ruling 7-4..
The India-US relationship has entered turbulent waters after US treasury secretary Scott Bessent warned that despite being “very complicated,” the two nations would eventually “come together.”..
President Trump has delayed a planned increase in tariffs on Chinese goods, easing U.S.–China trade tensions and extending the current truce. The decision, made just hours before the deadline,..
Sunday, 31 August 2025 ()
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