India–US trade row: Donald Trump claims PM Modi ‘not that happy’ with steep tariffs; flags delays in Apache helicopter delivery

India–US trade row: Donald Trump claims PM Modi ‘not that happy’ with steep tariffs; flags delays in Apache helicopter delivery

File photo: PM Modi with US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: ANI) US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not that happy” with him because of the tariffs Washington has imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil, linking trade pressure directly to New Delhi’s energy ties with Moscow.Speaking at…

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US economy outlook: Trump's tariffs spared Americans in 2025 — but how will 2026 feel?

US economy outlook: Trump’s tariffs spared Americans in 2025 — but how will 2026 feel?

Americans may have enjoyed some short-term relief in 2025, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs did not immediately drive up living costs. But for 2026 could bring a different picture, economists have warned, with prices expected to rise as businesses start passing the additional tariff costs on to consumers.Last year, United States collected $187 billion more…

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'They can't do that': New tariffs amid trade talks? Trump asks why India is 'allowed to dump rice in US'

‘They can’t do that’: New tariffs amid trade talks? Trump asks why India is ‘allowed to dump rice in US’

A new grain of conflict: Trump takes aim at India’s rice exports US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled a fresh flashpoint with India questioning why New Delhi is “allowed” to send large volumes of rice to the United States without facing additional duties, indicating that new tariffs could be on the table as trade…

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Trump’s 50% tariffs on India: Will Modi government’s Export Promotion Mission be able to counter impact? Top weaknesses & challenges

Trump’s 50% tariffs on India: Will Modi government’s Export Promotion Mission be able to counter impact? Top weaknesses & challenges

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to establish a structure for enhancing India’s export capabilities. (AI image) The Modi government’s move to approve an Export Promotion Mission aimed at countering the impact of the global trade situation may be laced with implementation challenges, says Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade…

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