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Trump Claims He Prevented India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict Through Tariff Threats and Personal Calls with PM Modi
Nov 20, 2025 01:59 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he resolved tensions between India and Pakistan by threatening 350% tariffs on both nations, asserting that Prime Minister Modi personally called him saying "we're not going to go to war." This claim contradicts India's consistent position that the May ceasefire followed direct military talks between the two countries without third-party intervention.
EU Launches Investigation into Google's Treatment of News Publishers in Search Results Amid US Tensions
Nov 13, 2025 09:13 pm CST
The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into Google's search practices, examining whether the company's anti-spam policies unfairly demote news publishers with sponsored content in search results. Despite threats of retaliation from US President Donald Trump, EU regulators are concerned about potential revenue loss for publishers during challenging times for the media industry. Google has defended its policies as necessary protections against spam content.
Trump Announces Historic Pfizer Deal: 50% Discount on Medications Through TrumpRx Platform
Oct 02, 2025 12:45 pm CST
President Trump has announced a groundbreaking agreement with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer that promises to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicaid recipients through most-favored-nation pricing. The deal includes Pfizer's participation in the new TrumpRx website, offering consumers average discounts of 50% on medications purchased directly from manufacturers, along with a $70 billion investment commitment in domestic manufacturing facilities. This first-of-its-kind arrangement aims to address America's higher prescription drug prices compared to other developed nations.
Opinion | Who Is Scott Bessent - Tariff Hawk, Yen Man, And India's New Headache?
Aug 19, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Recently, Bessent told Europe that it is not doing its part because it is yet to join the US in imposing secondary tariffs on India. "It's put up or shut up time," he told Europe.