international trade disputes
Raghuram Rajan Claims US Tariffs on India Linked to Trump's Ego, Not Russian Oil Imports
Dec 10, 2025 10:53 am CST
Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan suggests that the Trump administration's 50% tariffs on Indian goods were primarily motivated by India's refusal to credit Donald Trump for the May ceasefire with Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, rather than India's Russian oil purchases. While Pakistan received only 19% tariffs after publicly praising Trump's role, India maintained the ceasefire resulted from direct military communications. Rajan's comments have sparked significant backlash on social media, with many users defending India's stance as protecting national interests over political appeasement.
Supreme Court to Decide Future of Trump's Tariff Strategy as Foreign Policy Tool
Nov 03, 2025 10:37 am CST
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on President Trump's unprecedented use of tariffs as both an economic and foreign policy instrument. This pivotal case examines whether Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by imposing tariffs without congressional approval, potentially reshaping presidential trade powers and foreign policy leverage for years to come.
Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on India Over Continued Russian Oil Purchases Despite Diplomatic Denials
Oct 20, 2025 10:34 am CST
US President Donald Trump has threatened to maintain or increase substantial tariffs on Indian exports unless India halts its Russian oil purchases, despite India's denial of previous claims about diplomatic agreements. This growing trade tension comes as India remains Russia's largest seaborne oil customer while the US attempts to isolate Moscow economically over the Ukraine conflict.
Escalating US-China Trade Tensions: Beijing Urges Washington to "Respect Facts" Amid 100% Tariff Threat
Oct 16, 2025 01:54 pm CST
China has responded to US President Trump's threat of imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese goods by calling for adherence to international trade rules. The dispute has intensified with China sanctioning five US-based subsidiaries of South Korea's Hanwha Ocean Co and implementing new port fees on US vessels. This escalation follows China's export controls on rare earth materials and the US extending Section 301 measures to China's shipbuilding sector, highlighting the deteriorating trade relations between the world's two largest economies.
Former National Security Advisor Bolton Criticizes Trump's India Tariffs as Strategic Misstep
Sep 30, 2025 03:29 pm CST
John Bolton, former national security advisor under Trump, has criticized the president's decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports over Russian oil purchases. Bolton argues this move ignores the bigger strategic picture in US-India relations while failing to directly sanction Russia or China, which purchases significantly more Russian oil than India. The criticism highlights tensions in US foreign policy approaches toward key strategic partners.