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India-China thaw takes shape as PM Modi embraces Brics over Trump
The blow from India's largest trading partner hit hard, especially after PM Modi had lavished praise on Trump and was among the first foreign leaders to visit after his return to the White House
 "India-China thaw takes shape as PM Modi embraces Brics over Trump")
US ties with India, Pak unchanged, diplomats committed to both: Tammy Bruce
Her remarks came after Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir's comments in Florida, where he reportedly said Pakistan could use nuclear weapons to take down India
 "US ties with India, Pak unchanged, diplomats committed to both: Tammy Bruce")
India has been recalcitrant in trade talks: US Treasury Secy Bessent
Bessent said he hoped the Trump administration could wrap up its trade negotiations by the end of October
 "India has been recalcitrant in trade talks: US Treasury Secy Bessent")
Picking on India: How US tariff move targets Russian oil-linked exports
The country needs energy and Trump knew that when he announced a 25 per cent tariff on much of India's exports for sourcing discounted oil from Russia, which is India's oldest ally
 "Picking on India: How US tariff move targets Russian oil-linked exports")
Tariffs as revenue: Change in India's import duties lifted states' income
The last decade or so provides a nice base for studying the trends in government revenue from import tariffs of all types
 "Tariffs as revenue: Change in India's import duties lifted states' income")
Crude lessons: Reversing slide in domestic output now a strategic necessity
India can, if necessary, switch to many alternate suppliers without much additional cost
 "Crude lessons: Reversing slide in domestic output now a strategic necessity")
Confident of 6th round of India-US trade talks: Officials to House panel
Officials told a parliamentary panel that India-US ties go beyond trade, denied halting defence purchases, and expressed confidence the sixth BTA talks will proceed
 "Confident of 6th round of India-US trade talks: Officials to House panel")
Indian Rupee gives up early gains to close flat; ends at 87.66/$
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed flat at 87.66 against the dollar on Monday after opening 16 paise higher
 "Indian Rupee gives up early gains to close flat; ends at 87.66/$")
Rupee advances amid drop in oil prices; opens 16 paise higher at 87.50/$
Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 16 paise higher at 87.50 against the dollar, according to Bloomberg
 "Rupee advances amid drop in oil prices; opens 16 paise higher at 87.50/$")
Bound for home: Trade tensions spark Parliament debate on US deportations
On August 1, the DMK's K Kanimozhi asked in the Lok Sabha whether the government had taken steps to ensure humane treatment for deported Indians
 "Bound for home: Trade tensions spark Parliament debate on US deportations")
India will emerge stronger amid US tariffs, says Goyal as trade talks go on
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India is in negotiations with the US, EU and others for trade agreements, aiming to exceed last year's $825 bn exports despite tariff challenges
 "India will emerge stronger amid US tariffs, says Goyal as trade talks go on")
Tariffs and the chicken-out game: Will India hold out till November 2026?
From an investment and trading perspective, it's clear there is no upside to tariffs for either nation
 "Tariffs and the chicken-out game: Will India hold out till November 2026?")
Trump tariffs raise alarm, but how dependent is India on US imports
India's exposure to US imports is limited, but sectors like aerospace, LNG, and high-end tech remain strategically vulnerable
 "Trump tariffs raise alarm, but how dependent is India on US imports")
US Democrat slams Trump over 50% tariff on India, says risks years of work
Prominent US Congressman and Democrat Gregory Meeks said the US has deep economic, and people-to-people ties with India, and trade concerns should be addressed in a mutually respectful way
 "US Democrat slams Trump over 50% tariff on India, says risks years of work")
US links India tariff hike to 'national security' over Russian oil imports
White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro links extra 25% tariffs on India to its refusal to stop buying Russian oil, calling it a national security threat amid ongoing US-India trade tensions
 "US links India tariff hike to 'national security' over Russian oil imports")
Moody's warns US 50% tariffs could erode India's manufacturing growth
Credit rating agency says India's manufacturing growth momentum and electronics competitiveness are at risk if tariff dispute with US persists
 "Moody's warns US 50% tariffs could erode India's manufacturing growth")
US calls India strategic partner, vows dialogue despite trade tensions
The US affirms full dialogue with India amid tariff disputes and Russian oil concerns, emphasising direct engagement to resolve differences, while reiterating New Delhi's status as a strategic partner
 "US calls India strategic partner, vows dialogue despite trade tensions")
US tariffs could threaten $30 billion in Indian electronics exports
Semiconductor duties, exclusion of non-smartphone items from exemptions likely to derail electronics $80 billion export targets
 "US tariffs could threaten $30 billion in Indian electronics exports")
Rupee may test 88.5 levels amid tariff tensions, FPI selloff: Analysts
Indian Rupee outlook: Analysts suggest that the local unit might largely stay range-bound between 86.50 to 88.50 levels
 "Rupee may test 88.5 levels amid tariff tensions, FPI selloff: Analysts")
Trump tariffs hit India's garment makers as US buyers say move production
A 50% US tariff on Indian garments, tied to Russian oil purchases, has shocked buyers and suppliers, prompting plans to shift production to countries like Ethiopia and Nepal
 "Trump tariffs hit India's garment makers as US buyers say move production")