global trade negotiations
Harvard Economist Warns: Trump's Tariffs and Immigration Crackdown Will Stifle US Economic Growth
Oct 01, 2025 07:11 pm CST
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff warns that the Trump administration's high tariffs on several countries and steep H-1B visa fee hikes will significantly hamper US economic growth. He emphasizes that restricting access to skilled foreign workers, particularly from India who comprise 70% of H-1B visa holders, will deprive American tech companies of crucial talent and recommends India lower its own tariffs while seeking diversified trade partnerships to mitigate potential economic impact.
Opinion | UK-India Trade Pact: The Empire, Finally, Shakes An Equal Hand
Jul 23, 2025 09:20 pm CST
For 200 years, Britain shaped India's trade rules to its advantage - plundering raw materials, taxing salt, killing industries in the name of "free markets". Now, as post-Brexit UK shops around for friends, India has become a prized dance partner.