Page 32 - Latest Updates on Trump tariffs

US tariffs, FII selling among reasons why Sensex, Nifty are falling today

Indian stock markets tumbled on August 26, 2025, as US tariff threats, weak rupee, and heavy FPI selling dragged Sensex 689 points and Nifty near 24,750 intraday

Trump threatens tariffs, tech export curbs in digital tax reprisal

Trump has long argued that digital services taxes discriminate against US tech giants such as Amazon.com Inc., Google owner Alphabet Inc. and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc

Rupee slides for fifth straight session on tariff woes; opens at 87.72/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 14 paise lower at 87.72 against the dollar on Tuesday

Trump administration issues notice to India as 50% tariff deadline nears

The Trump administration has issued a 50% tariff notice to India over Russian oil imports, tying it to a broader diplomatic push for ending the war in Ukraine

Trump claims he stopped India-Pakistan nuclear war, 7 jets shot down

Trump reiterated his claim of halting a possible nuclear war between India and Pakistan, saying seven fighter jets were shot down before his intervention ended hostilities

India won't compromise on farmers' interests: Agri minister amid US tariffs

Talks between India and the US on an interim trade deal fell through last month, after five rounds of talks, due to disagreements over imports of American dairy products and GM crops

RBI won't be found wanting if 50% US tariff hurts growth: Governor

Says Basel-III norms for credit and market risks likely from April 2027

'Buy only Made in India goods': PM Modi bats for swadeshi in Ahmedabad

His statement comes as the United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports following the collapse of trade talks between the two countries

US food sector seeks relief from Trump admin as tariffs threaten prices

The US food sector is pressing the Trump administration for relief as new tariffs on imports like seafood, fruits, and vegetables risk pushing up consumer prices

Can Russia-India-China overcome history to form a credible alliance?

The gathering of three nations in Tianjin will offer the opportunity for the optics of warmer ties, but it will be more symbolism than substance

States rejig policies, seek Centre's help to counter Trump tariffs

From Andhra to TN and Gujarat, states fear heavy biz losses

Biostimulant Industry Federation urges govt action on trade barriers

The National Biostimulant Industry Federation (NBIF) on Sunday called for urgent government intervention to address regulatory bottlenecks in the domestic market and high tariffs abroad, which are hampering the sector's growth potential. NBIF urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office to coordinate reforms across key ministries to support an industry valued at Rs 40,000 crore and comprising over 5,000 small and medium enterprises. Indian biostimulant exporters face tariffs of 15-28 per cent in key global markets, along with non-tariff barriers, including origin-specific efficacy trials and residue testing requirements, NBIF said in a statement. The absence of mutual recognition agreements with major trading blocs, like the European Union and ASEAN, compounds these challenges. Domestically, the industry is grappling with regulatory ambiguity and delays in product approvals under India's Fertiliser Control Order, with no dedicated testing protocols for natural substances like ..

Indian envoy discusses fair trade with US lawmakers amid tariff tensions

Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed fair, balanced and mutually beneficial trade ties with US lawmakers amid ongoing tariff tensions between New Delhi and Washington. The Indian Ambassador has met four US lawmakers in the last 24 hours and 23 since August 9, as revealed by his social media posts. Kwatra met Congressman Rep Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, on Saturday (local time) and thanked him for supporting the bilateral partnership between the two countries. Highlighted our perspectives on trade and economic cooperation, including the need for fair, balanced and mutually beneficial trade ties, Kwatra posted on social media. He also had a productive discussion with Congressman Gabe Amo, Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats. He appreciated Amo's support for the bilateral ties and shared perspectives on the importance of fair, balanced and mutually beneficial trade engagements, said his soc

European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs

The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages coming into the United States is causing multiple international postal services to pause shipping as they await more clarity on the rule. The exemption, known as the de minimis" exemption, allows packages worth less than $800 to come into the U.S. duty free. A total of 1.36 billion packages were sent in 2024 under this exemption, for goods worth $64.6 billion, according to data from the US Customs and Border Patrol Agency. It is set to expire on Friday. On Saturday, postal services around Europe announced that they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid confusion over new import duties. Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy said they will stop shipping most merchandise to the U.S. effective immediately. France and Austria will follow on Monday. The U.K.'s Royal Mail said it would halt shipments to the US on Tuesday to allow time for those packages to arrive before duties

India Post temporarily suspends services to US over customs rule confusion

People can still send letters, documents, and gift items worth up to $100

India shifts focus to EU as US tariffs stall bilateral trade negotiations

With US tariffs squeezing exports and trade talks stalled, India banks on the UK FTA to push forward EU negotiations, covering autos, wines, procurement and digital trade

The importance of being Sergio Gor, Trump's new Ambassador to India

The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India - he represents both a challenge and an opportunity

Jaishankar slams US tariffs, says India will protect farmers' interests

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised US tariffs on Indian goods, saying India will protect the interests of farmers and small producers while maintaining its national priorities

UP scouts new markets as US tariffs hit textiles, jewellery and leather

Uttar Pradesh looks to Latin America, Europe, Africa and South-East Asia for exports as US tariffs squeeze textiles, jewellery and leather, with a new policy aiming Rs 5 trillion exports by 2030

This round of American exceptionalism is mediocre at best, despite rebound

A lazy interpretation is that critics were simply wrong about the Trump agenda