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Best of BS Opinion: India must not bend the knee before Trump's tariffs
Today's articles look at India's options while dealing with the vagaries of Donald Trump's tariff impositions, a look at a potential new VP for India, and the desire for older, great brand campaigns
 "Best of BS Opinion: India must not bend the knee before Trump's tariffs")
India must stand up to Trump's bullying ways, no matter the price
India must make its economy more outward-oriented but for its own Reasons - not to cater to Trumpian demands
 "India must stand up to Trump's bullying ways, no matter the price")
Putin, facing Trump deadline, signals no change in stance on Ukraine
He has expressed mounting frustration with Putin, accusing him of "bullshit" and describing Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine as "disgusting"
 "Putin, facing Trump deadline, signals no change in stance on Ukraine")
Trump urges Fed board to wrest control from Powell over rate cut row
Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump called Powell "stubborn." The Fed chair has been subjected to vicious verbal attacks by the Republican president over several months
 "Trump urges Fed board to wrest control from Powell over rate cut row")
Indian fuel exports to US escape Trump's tariff net, no Russian penalty yet
On Wednesday, Donald Trump had announced plans to impose a 25 per cent tariff on India, along with an additional penalty
 "Indian fuel exports to US escape Trump's tariff net, no Russian penalty yet")
Trump's tariff clouds cast a spreading gloom over export-focused MSME mood
The downward sentiment comes despite the Composite MSME Business Confidence Index (M-BCI) indicating a favourable business environment for MSMEs
 "Trump's tariff clouds cast a spreading gloom over export-focused MSME mood")
Trump orders trade tariffs on 68 nations: Who has a deal and who doesn't
Donald Trump signs order imposing tariffs on 68 countries and EU from August 7; while some nations secured last-minute trade deals, many - including India and Canada - face steep new duties
 "Trump orders trade tariffs on 68 nations: Who has a deal and who doesn't")
'Dead hand can strike': Medvedev hits back at Trump's 'dead economies' jab
Donald Trump took aim at 'dead economies' of Russia and India - even warning 'Russia and the USA do almost no business together'; Medvedev fired back, saying that 'dead hands' still pack nuclear power
 "'Dead hand can strike': Medvedev hits back at Trump's 'dead economies' jab")
Key things to know about how Elon Musk boosted hard-right figures in Europe
He has used his influence to cultivate hard-right politicians and insurgent activists across Europe
 "Key things to know about how Elon Musk boosted hard-right figures in Europe")
'Was fighting lunatics like you': Trump hits back at reporter on tariffs
During a White House press briefing, US President Donald Trump defended his delayed action on tariffs, saying he 'was fighting lunatics like you' when pressed by a reporter on the issue
 "'Was fighting lunatics like you': Trump hits back at reporter on tariffs")
Pakistan to import US crude for first time after Trump trade deal
Pakistan's top refiner will receive its first-ever US crude shipment in October, following a new Trump-brokered energy pact aimed at deepening trade and geopolitical ties
 "Pakistan to import US crude for first time after Trump trade deal")
Tariff worries, Sun Pharma Q1 miss: Why are pharma stocks falling today?
Pharma stocks came under pressure after President Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff rate for Indian exports to the US
 "Tariff worries, Sun Pharma Q1 miss: Why are pharma stocks falling today?")
Trump to build $200 million White House ballroom through private funding
The new ballroom will be privately funded by US President Donald Trump and other donors; the venue is expected to seat 650 guests, replacing temporary South Lawn tents
 "Trump to build $200 million White House ballroom through private funding")
Trump ended conflicts including India-Pak, deserves Nobel Peace Prize: WH
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president has brokered, on average, about one peace deal or ceasefire per month during his six months in office
 "Trump ended conflicts including India-Pak, deserves Nobel Peace Prize: WH")
India's Russian oil buys 'a point of irritation', says US Secretary Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says India's Russian oil imports are 'a point of irritation' in ties with Washington, a day after Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on all Indian exports
 "India's Russian oil buys 'a point of irritation', says US Secretary Rubio")
Trump demands pharma companies slash US prices in blow to industry
In the letters, sent to Eli Lilly & Co., Novo Nordisk A/S, Pfizer Inc. and others, Trump insisted companies immediately lower what they charge Medicaid for existing drugs
 "Trump demands pharma companies slash US prices in blow to industry")
Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on trading partners from August 7
The order capped off a hectic Thursday as nations sought to continue negotiating with Trump
Brokerages size up US's trade punch: Tariff impact seen as limited
Brokerages are hopeful that the final tariff may land lower - 15-20% - as both nations continue to negotiate a solution
 "Brokerages size up US's trade punch: Tariff impact seen as limited")
Trump tariffs may drag India's FY26 GDP growth by 20-40 bps: Economists
Apart from the 25 per cent tariff, Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose a penalty on India for buying Russian oil and defence equipment
 "Trump tariffs may drag India's FY26 GDP growth by 20-40 bps: Economists")
Trump team 'frustrated' with India over trade, says US Treasury Secy
US Treasury Secretary accused India of refining and reselling Russian oil, calling the country 'not a great global actor'
 "Trump team 'frustrated' with India over trade, says US Treasury Secy")