US Tariffs News

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has urged India and its manufacturing sector to be self-reliant amid the ongoing trade tensions across the globe. The current trade tensions flared at the start of 2025, right after US President Donald Trump returned to the oval office and announced sweeping tariffs on counties across the globe.

Canada’s PM Mark Carney declares US trade rupture over: $50B tariff hit sparks $78B deficit budget for independence on November 4, 2025! Carney’s first federal budget slashes bureaucracy by 40K jobs, cuts temporary immigration 50%, boosts defense to 5% GDP by 2035. Prioritizes Buy Canadian, doubles non-US exports in decade. Watch the tariff retaliation!

India stands firm on trade: Piyush Goyal at Berlin Global Dialogue 2025 says no to rushed deals! Prioritizing trust, sustainability in EU, US talks; rejects restrictive terms. Defends Russian oil imports for energy security amid Western pressure. India-EU FTA faces hurdles over market access, environmental rules. Watch India’s trade strategy unfold!

U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, focusing mainly on trade and energy. Trump revealed that Modi assured him India would limit oil imports from Russia — a move aligned with U.S. efforts to pressure Moscow amid the Ukraine war. The discussion took place during a White House Diwali event.

U.S. pressures India to lift e-commerce inventory ban for Amazon and Flipkart amid 50% tariffs, risking small retailer wipeout on October 1, 2025! Washington demands level playing field under 2016 Press Note 3, allowing foreign giants to stock and sell directly. CAIT warns of Silicon Valley dominance in $325B market, but pilot for exports-only sales is in play. Will India rewrite rules? Watch the trade battle!

India and Qatar deepen ties with local currency trade push, announced by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal during talks with Qatari officials! Goyal met Qatar's Commerce Minister and business leaders in Doha to boost bilateral trade to $30 Billion by 2030, focusing on rupee-QAR settlements for energy and exports. Amid U.S. tariffs, Qatar's $11.9 Billion petroleum/gas supply (93% of India's Gulf imports) becomes a lifeline. Watch the strategic pivot!

Canadian PM Mark Carney meets Trump in Oval Office amid trade tensions and U.S. shutdown chaos! As the only G7 nation without a deal, Canada faces 35% tariffs on goods, with steel at 50% and vehicles at 25%. Carney seeks revival past August deadline, while Trump jokes about a U.S.-Canada merger. Amid shutdown furloughs, Carney backs Trump's Israel-Gaza plan. Watch the high-stakes diplomacy!

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the recent hike in H-1B visa fees and US tariffs has caused a ‘sharp short-term setback’ for India, impacting jobs and trade. He, however, said that this is not a ‘point of no return’ for bilateral relations, as the long-term interests of both countries will eventually restore balance. He also spoke in detail about what impact Trump's tariffs are having on Indian industries. Watch!

US President Donald Trump’s mixed signals on India: Sanctions for Russian oil but “very close” to Modi as birthday wishes fly amid trade thaw! Trump claimed he “sanctioned” India to end the Russia-Ukraine war by curbing oil buys, yet praised Modi as a “friend” after wishing him a happy 75th birthday. With 50% tariffs in place, Tuesday’s positive trade talks signal a deal soon. Modi thanks Trump for Ukraine support. Watch the full diplomatic drama!

Trump nominates close aide Sergio Gor as US ambassador to India amid trade tensions, signaling a potential thaw! Gor told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that India and the U.S. are “not that far apart” on a trade deal, with “nitty-gritty” talks resuming next week. Holding India to “different standards” as a strategic partner, Gor eyes resolution in weeks. With tariffs at 50% over Russian oil, will Gor bridge the gap?