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Trump eyes 100% tariff on chips, firms investing in US to be exempted

Firms building in the US to be exempt; Trump signals broader import crackdown as India, Vietnam face new levies

Trump could meet Putin as soon as next week, says White House official

US President Donald Trump could meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week as he seeks to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a White House official said on Wednesday. The official cautioned that a meeting has not been scheduled yet and no location has been determined. The official was not authorised to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss internal plans. News of a potential meeting, which was first reported by The New York Times, came hours after Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow on Wednesday. Trump had posted earlier on Truth Social that Witkoff "had a highly productive meeting" with Putin in which "great progress was made". Trump said he updated America's allies in Europe about the meeting and that they will work toward an end to the Russia-Ukraine war "in the days and weeks to come". White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "The Russians expressed their desi

Nifty futures fall, oil rises after US tariffs on India over Russian energy

Nifty futures dip and Brent crude gains after US imposes an extra 25% tariff on Indian goods over Russian energy imports, with analysts calling it a negotiation tactic

Trump says 'great progress' made in envoy Witkoff's meeting with Putin

Trump says 'great progress' made in envoy Witkoff's meeting with Putin

Trump imposes additional 25% tariff on India for purchasing Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India's continued import of Russian oil, effective August 27

Russia backs India's right to choose trade partners, commits to partnership

Russia reaffirms defence ties with India, backs sovereign right to choose trade partners; statement comes after Trump's accusations of India's crude oil purchases funding Russia's conflict with Ukrain

Will call Modi, Xi, but not Trump: Brazil's Lula da Silva on tariff dispute

Rejecting Donald Trump's offer to call him, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that to defend its interests, Rio De Janeiro would use all available resources, including the WTO

Trump's envoy arrives in Moscow ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline

US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow, reported state-owned Russian media on Wednesday, days before the White House's deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukriane or potentially face severe economic penalties. Witkoff was seen taking an early morning stroll through Zaryadye Park, a stone's throw from the Kremlin, with Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian president's envoy for investment and economic cooperation, footage aired by TASS showed. Dmitriev had played a key role in direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul in recent months, as well as discussions between Russian and US officials. Moscow is yet to confirm whether Witkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his stay. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed on Monday Witkoff's visit. We consider (talks with Witkoff) important, substantive and very useful," he said. Trump's deadline for Putin ends on Friday. Washington has threatened severe tariffs and

PM Modi can't stand up to Trump despite tariff threat due to Adani: Rahul

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot stand up to US President Donald Trump's tariff threat because of the ongoing investigation against Gautam Adani in the US

'Most likely': Trump hints JD Vance may be heir to his Maga legacy for 2028

Donald Trump says his deputy JD Vance is 'most likely' to carry forward his Maga legacy, but adds it is too early to name a 2028 successor as other strong contenders also remain

US judge rules Trump admin cannot reallocate disaster relief funds

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from reallocating USD 4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters. US District Judge Richard G Stearns in Boston granted a preliminary injunction sought by 20 Democrat-led states while their lawsuit over the funding moves ahead. The states argue the Federal Emergency Management Agency lacks the authority to end the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities programme and redirect more than USD 4 billion of its funding. The programme aims to harden infrastructure around the country against potential storm damage. FEMA initially announced it was ending the programme, but later said in a court filing that it was evaluating it. "Although the Government equivocates about whether it has, in fact, ended the BRIC programme, the States' evidence of steps taken by FEMA to implement the announced termination portend the conclusion that a determination has in fact been made and that FEMA is inching ...

Don't know anything about it: Trump on US importing Russian chemicals

Trump's statement comes after India said that the US continues to import uranium hexafluoride from Russia for its nuclear industry, fertilisers, as well as chemicals

Trump says he never fixed a percentage for tariffs on Russian oil buyers

Trump's change in stance comes hours after he suggested imposing increased tariffs on additional countries buying energy from Russia, including China

Trump admin fires democrats on fed board overseeing Puerto Rico's finances

The Trump administration has dismissed five out of seven members on Puerto Rico's federal control board that oversees the US territory's finances, sparking concern about the future of the island's fragile economy. The five fired are all Democrats. A White House official told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the board "has been run inefficiently and ineffectively by its governing members for far too long and it is time to restore common sense leadership". Those fired are board chairman Arthur Gonzalez, along with Cameron McKenzie, Betty Rosa, Juan Sabater and Luis Ubias. The board's two remaining members -- Andrew G Biggs and John E Nixon -- are Republicans. The board confirmed in a brief statement that the five were terminated and noted that the board would continue to fulfil its mandate and work "in the interest of the people of Puerto Rico". Sylvette Santiago, a spokesperson for the board, did not immediately return a message seeking comment on whether the board members would

Trump takes surprise White House roof walk to view new projects underway

President Donald Trump's day began typically enough, with a television interview and a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Then it took an unexpected and unusual turn when he appeared on the roof of the White House's West Wing. Late Tuesday morning, Trump emerged from a door connected to the State Dining Room and stepped onto the roof above the press briefing room and west colonnade that walls the Rose Garden. He spent nearly 20 minutes surveying the rooftop and the grounds below, including a newly paved makeover of the Rose Garden. Reporters, tipped off by the out-of-the-ordinary positioning of snipers above the Oval Office, shouted questions from below. One called out: Sir, why are you on the roof? Taking a little walk, Trump shouted back. It's good for your health. Trump walked with a small group that included James McCrery, architect of the newly announced USD 200 million ballroom project. They moved slowly, with Trump frequently gesturing and pointing at the ro

Substantial tariff hike on India in 24 hours: US President Donald Trump

Cites New Delhi's Russian oil purchase; Kremlin slams US threats

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

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

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

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