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S&P to review all global forecasts in wake of Trump's tariff shock
The impact on US GDP will depend on the level of retaliation from its trading partners and how the tariff revenues get used, especially if they fund tax cuts, S&P said
From deserts to defence posts, Trump's tariffs spare no ground or sea
From secret military bases to uninhabited islands, Trump's sweeping tariffs have left no corner untouched-even places with no trade, no civilians, and no exports
 "From deserts to defence posts, Trump's tariffs spare no ground or sea")
How much wealth did billionaires lose as Trump's tariffs rocked markets?
The drop in wealth is the fourth-largest single-day drop in the 13-year history of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and the most substantial decline since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic
 "How much wealth did billionaires lose as Trump's tariffs rocked markets?")
RSS economic wing calls for India 'dumping' WTO, TRIPS amid Trump's tariffs
The TRIPS Agreement is a WTO framework that sets minimum standards for the protection of intellectual property rights like patents, copyrights, and trademarks
 "RSS economic wing calls for India 'dumping' WTO, TRIPS amid Trump's tariffs")
Trump slaps 44% tariff on quake-hit Myanmar, fuelling economic fears
Myanmar, already struggling with earthquake recovery, now faces a 44 per cent US tariff under Donald Trump's trade policy, threatening key industries and worsening its economic challenges
 "Trump slaps 44% tariff on quake-hit Myanmar, fuelling economic fears")
Sri Lanka's target to be land mines free by 2028 at risk as US reviews aid
Trump administration's suspension of aid threatens Sri Lanka's demining operations, pushing the livelihoods of thousands into uncertainty
 "Sri Lanka's target to be land mines free by 2028 at risk as US reviews aid")
Donald Trump cuts India tariff to 26% from 27% in final White House list
Trump's 27% tariff on Indian imports has been quietly revised to 26% after discrepancies in White House documents sparked confusion among trade watchers and officials
 "Donald Trump cuts India tariff to 26% from 27% in final White House list")
White House sacks NSC officials after Trump meets with far-right activist
Far-right activist and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer carried a list of people she believed were disloyal to Trump in her meeting with the US President
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Donald Trump open to reducing tariffs in return for 'phenomenal' offers
Trump broadly defended his tariff program despite a stock market meltdown, saying he was happy that interest rates were falling and believed that the economic turbulence would settle
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Trump buys Gold Card for $5 million: Key takeaways on new US visa scheme
The card, dubbed the "Trump Card," features images of Trump and the Statue of Liberty, with "The Trump Card" printed in bold
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US tariffs not priced in yet; Nifty may hit 26,000 by March 2026: Emkay
Emkay analysts believe a possible US recession from tariffs could reduce Nifty's FY26 earnings by 3 per cent, potentially derating the index to 21,500 in the near-term.
 "US tariffs not priced in yet; Nifty may hit 26,000 by March 2026: Emkay")
Trump's tariff strategy could hurt US more than India: Raghuram Rajan
Raghuram Rajan calls Trump's tariffs a 'self-goal' for the US economy. He believes, the US's broader strategy to reduce imports and boost domestic production, may take time to fully materialise
 "Trump's tariff strategy could hurt US more than India: Raghuram Rajan")
Trump admin using new tactics to expel international students: US colleges
Students with revoked US visas now face immediate deportation orders, a shift from past policy that allowed them to remain and complete their studies
 "Trump admin using new tactics to expel international students: US colleges")
Canada imposes 25% tariff on US vehicle imports to counter Trump's move
Canadian PM said that the revenue generated from these tariffs would be directed toward supporting the country's auto workers and the industry
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Trump unveils $5 million gold card to replace investor EB-5 visa scheme
The gold card, priced at $5 million, is set to replace the EB-5 visa scheme, a 35-year-old investor visa programme offering US green card benefits to foreign nationals
 "Trump unveils $5 million gold card to replace investor EB-5 visa scheme")
Trump sued over tariffs by Florida stationery firm claiming 'severe' harm
Simplified is seeking a court order declaring the tariffs unconstitutional and finding that they were adopted in violation of the federal Administrative Procedure Act
 "Trump sued over tariffs by Florida stationery firm claiming 'severe' harm")
Republicans push Trump's 'big' tax breaks, spending cuts amid tariff uproar
Work on the multitrillion-dollar package continues as markets reel from Trump's sweeping tariffs, complicating an already tough political and procedural challenge
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Brown University to lose half a billion in federal funds under Trump move
In an email Thursday to campus leaders, Brown Provost Frank Doyle said the university was aware of troubling rumours about government action on its research money
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19 states challenge Trump election order; 4th lawsuit filed in a week
The executive order, which was signed just a week ago, included stricter regulations and required documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in elections
Trump fires NSC officials after far-right activist questions staff loyalty
Trump's firing of NSC staff comes as Waltz faces pressure over using the Signal app to discuss plans for the March 15 Houthi strike, raising concerns about handling of sensitive military operations
 "Trump fires NSC officials after far-right activist questions staff loyalty")