India-US relations
US Seeks Global Coalition Including India Against China's Rare Earth Export Restrictions
Oct 15, 2025 09:10 am CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that Washington is seeking support from global allies, including India, to counter China's new export restrictions on rare earth elements. Describing the situation as "China versus the world," Bessent outlined potential countermeasures while confirming that planned talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping would still proceed ahead of a November trade deadline.
Jaishankar Meets US Ambassador-Designate Sergio Gor Amid India-US Trade Tensions
Oct 11, 2025 05:43 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi, focusing on bilateral relations amid ongoing trade tensions following the imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian exports by the Trump administration. Recent communications between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump suggest potential progress in trade negotiations.
India's Trade Negotiations with US: Jaishankar Emphasizes Respect for "Red Lines" Amid Tariff Tensions
Oct 06, 2025 12:57 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the ongoing India-US trade negotiations, stating that any agreement must respect India's "red lines" while acknowledging the importance of the US market. Amid strained relations due to tariff policies, including those related to Russian oil purchases, Jaishankar emphasized that negotiations continue to find common ground while maintaining that many aspects of the bilateral relationship remain unaffected by these tensions.
PM Modi Praises Trump's Gaza Peace Plan as Hamas Accepts Key Terms
Oct 04, 2025 12:29 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed support for US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace initiative following Hamas's partial acceptance of the 20-point plan. The development signals potential progress toward ending the conflict, with Trump calling for immediate cessation of bombing to facilitate hostage release. India reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts for durable peace in the region.
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.
India Rejects "Inaccurate and Misleading" Statements by Trump Advisor Peter Navarro on Russian Oil Purchases
Sep 26, 2025 02:00 pm CST
India has officially rejected controversial statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's trade policies and Russian oil imports. The Ministry of External Affairs called Navarro's remarks "inaccurate and misleading," as tensions rise following Trump's implementation of 50% tariffs on India and accusations that India is operating as a "laundromat for the Kremlin."
H-1B Visa Fee Hike: Former Indian UN Envoy Calls It a "Tax on Trust" Between India and US
Sep 25, 2025 01:53 pm CST
Former Indian UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin criticizes the US's $100,000 H-1B visa fee hike as undermining bilateral trust and proposes India's Global Capability Centers as an alternative solution to retain tech talent, with GCCs projected to grow from $68 billion to $128 billion in exports by 2030.
India Rejects Trump Adviser Peter Navarro's "Inaccurate and Misleading" Claims About Russian Oil Imports
Sep 05, 2025 09:45 pm CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs has officially rejected statements made by Peter Navarro, senior trade advisor to US President Donald Trump, regarding India's Russian oil imports and foreign policy. The diplomatic tension has escalated following Navarro's controversial characterization of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as "Modi's war" and his claims that India operates a "profiteering scheme" through Russian oil imports, amid growing trade disputes between the two nations.
"Two Great Nations Will Get This Solved": Team Trump Amid India Tariffs
Sep 02, 2025 10:36 am CST
The Donald Trump administration in the United States hopes to resolve trade friction with India soon, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claiming the "two great countries will get this solved".
Opinion | Trump Has Miscalculated That India Is A Softer Target Than China
Aug 29, 2025 04:44 pm CST
True, India's trade volume with the United States is far smaller than China's, leading Washington to perhaps assume that New Delhi could be pressured easily. But the consequences are proving to be far more political in nature than economic.
