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Trump vows 'very substantial' tariff hike on India within 24 hours
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on Indian imports 'very substantially', citing Russian oil purchases; India calls criticism unfair, defends energy ties with Moscow
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Farm, crude, trade deadlock push India-US ties into rougher terrain
Trump's tariff cannon has fired - and India's first-mover advantage is in tatters. With 5 rounds of failed talks and rising pressure over Russian oil, New Delhi now faces its sharpest trade test yet
 "Farm, crude, trade deadlock push India-US ties into rougher terrain")
Don't burn ties with India, says Nikki Haley; slams China tariff pause
Former UN envoy and presidential primary contestant says US should not penalise ally India while giving China, the top buyer of Russian oil, a 90-day tariff break despite deeper ties with Moscow
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India, US 'actively involved' in trade talks: Govt a day after MEA rebuke
This follows a scathing response from the MEA a day earlier to US President Donald Trump's threat of higher tariffs on Indian goods for importing Russian oil
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Six months of a Trump Presidency later, India-US ties hit a crossroads
Despite both Trump and Modi getting off to a warm start and a first-mover advantage for India in trade talks, recent developments suggest the going may not be as easy as initially hoped
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Supported by Brics, like-minded allies: Russia amid Trump's tariff threats
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused the US of being unable to accept the erosion of its dominance in an emerging multipolar international order
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India struggles to engage Trump admin as key US roles remain vacant
It's become urgent for New Delhi to make its case to Washington after being unexpectedly slapped with a 25% tariff, one of the highest in the region, facing further threats over its ties with Russia
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Why is Russia ditching 1987 INF Treaty and what is Trump's role in it?
Citing a statement from Russia's foreign ministry, the report said that Moscow believes that the conditions required to maintain the 1987 INF Treaty with the US have disappeared
Trump sons' employer hoped to gain from Fed grants; later reverses stance
The New America Acquisition I Corp, which had hired Trump's two sons, has backtracked on a statement in its document that said the company hoped to benefit from grants offered by Donald Trump
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Rupee at risk of all-time low after Trump ups tariff threat on India
Sentiment on the rupee has been fragile due to the hefty tariffs on Indian goods. On Monday, the pressure intensified, with the rupee falling despite the dollar weakening broadly
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Trump says June jobs data 'rigged', Wall Street and economists disagree
The firing of Erika McEntarfer followed Friday's jobs report that showed hiring was weak in July and had come to nearly a standstill in May and June, right after Trump rolled out sweeping tariffs
 "Trump says June jobs data 'rigged', Wall Street and economists disagree")
DOJ probing alleged 2016 'Russiagate' conspiracy against Donald Trump
Gabbard and her top aides released declassified documents they claim are evidence of an Obama administration conspiracy to subvert Trump's 2016 victory and his presidency
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Epstein victims oppose Trump-era push to unseal grand jury documents
The request comes amid a controversy sparked by the Trump administration's decision last month not to release documents that could reveal some of Epstein's clients
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Trump to sign order creating task force for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Trump has been an enthusiastic booster for major international sporting events scheduled to occur in the US under his watch, boasting about both the Olympics and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Why isn't Trump pressuring China as hard: Expert on India tariff threat
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) stated that China-not India-is the largest purchaser of Russian oil. In 2024, China imported $62.6 billion worth, compared to India's $52.7 billion
 "Why isn't Trump pressuring China as hard: Expert on India tariff threat")
Trump threatens to 'substantially' raise tariffs on India over Russian oil
Trump says New Delhi buying 'massive' amounts of Russian crude and selling it for big profits
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'EU, US import Russian goods but target us': India defends oil purchase
India slams Trump's tariff threat, defends Russian oil imports as essential, and calls out US, EU 'hypocrisy' for trading with Russia while unfairly targeting New Delhi
 "'EU, US import Russian goods but target us': India defends oil purchase")
Swiss scramble to avert Trump's 39% tariff ahead of looming deadline
Trump administration justified Friday's move by claiming that Switzerland had in essence stolen money from the US and should therefore be hit with a tariff rate commensurate with the trade deficit
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Trump to replace Fed, labour chief amid row over jobs data, rate policy
After firing Bureau of Labour Statistics chief McEntarfer over weak jobs data and criticising Fed chair Powell, Trump signals new key appointments
US President Trump's envoy Steve Witkofs likely to visit Russia this week
Witkoff was expected to land in the Russian capital on Wednesday or Thursday, according to Trump, following his trip to Israel and Gaza
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