tariff policy
Trump's Major Diplomatic Blunder: Confuses India with Iran While Boasting About Tariff Policy
Oct 16, 2025 12:23 pm CST
US President Donald Trump made a significant diplomatic error by confusing India with Iran while discussing international relations. During his speech about tariff policies, Trump claimed he prevented war between "Pakistan and Iran," continuing to refer to Iran as a "nuclear-powered nation." This gaffe occurred while he was praising his own tariff strategy, which he insists has helped prevent multiple wars during his second term. India has consistently rejected Trump's repeated claims of mediating any ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
19 US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reset and Repair Critical US-India Partnership Amid Tariff Tensions
Oct 09, 2025 12:22 am CST
19 US Democratic lawmakers have written to President Donald Trump requesting he reconsider recent tariff hikes on Indian goods, warning that the 50% duties are damaging US-India relations, hurting American consumers and businesses, and potentially pushing India toward greater engagement with Russia and China. The letter emphasizes India's strategic importance as a democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for immediate steps to repair this vital relationship.
Economist Gita Gopinath's Analysis Reveals Trump Tariffs Delivering Negative Results for US Economy
Oct 08, 2025 10:51 am CST
Former IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has conducted a six-month assessment of President Trump's controversial tariff policies, concluding they have primarily functioned as a tax on American businesses and consumers while failing to improve manufacturing or trade balance. Her analysis reveals these protective measures have increased inflation in certain sectors without delivering the promised economic benefits, adding expert validation to growing concerns about the administration's aggressive trade approach.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Advocates for Swadeshi and Self-Reliance in Annual Vijaya Dashami Address
Oct 02, 2025 01:24 pm CST
In his annual Vijaya Dashami address in Nagpur, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the importance of indigenous production and self-reliance in response to US tariff policies. He also addressed regional instability in neighboring countries, the value of democratic processes over violent uprisings, and the significance of national unity during challenging times.
Trump Administration Plans Chip-Based Tariff System on Imported Electronics to Boost US Manufacturing
Sep 27, 2025 02:00 pm CST
The Trump administration is developing a novel tariff strategy that would tax imported electronic devices based on their semiconductor chip content, aiming to incentivize domestic manufacturing. This previously unreported plan would affect products ranging from toothbrushes to laptops, potentially impacting consumer prices while advancing the administration's goal of reducing dependence on foreign-made semiconductor products critical to national and economic security.
"Huge Loss": US Threw Away India Ties For Tariff Policy, Says Ex US NSA Susan Rice
Sep 20, 2025 01:51 am CST
Former US National Security Advisor Susan Rice has said that India is a "proud and strong nation" that may "go in a different direction" because of the political approach taken by the Trump administration.