Tariff Hike
Testing the waters? Why Airtel is raising the tariff of a high-value prepaid plan
The telecom major’s latest price tweak may be a calculated gamble to gauge subscriber ‘stickiness’ before broader, industry-wide hikes, experts told Mint.
3 min read20 Apr 2026Mint Explainer | How the West Asia conflict and tariff hike delays could affect telecom operators
The combined impact of rising fuel costs due to the West Asia conflict and the delayed ability to raise tariffs creates a significant financial squeeze for Indian telecom companies in the near term.
3 min read13 Apr 2026Mint Quick Edit | Liberation from norms of free trade and war: Warping the ideals that underpin US soft power
America’s tariffs didn’t upend its economy but failed as policy and awakened the world to its rogue behaviour. And now a war of choice threatens the globe not just with unilateral trade rules set by others, like Iran, but with US priorities bent further out of shape.
1 min read6 Apr 2026Trump shifts tariffs on steel, other imported metals. Here’s why.
Policy experts say the latest changes were likely in response to the pushback the administration has received.
3 min read3 Apr 2026Excess capacity and exploited labour? America’s Section 301 probes can’t survive the scrutiny of facts
US charges against Indian industrial sectors are flimsy. As Section 301 probes begin, we could marshal data to counter false allegations. If reciprocal tariffs proved unlawful, so too would levies imposed on the pretext of punishing unfair practices.
4 min read24 Mar 2026Trump’s theatrical tariff tactics: His Section 301 probe targets should keep watch and share notes
America’s sweeping Section 301 probes may be legal fiction, but they carry real risks for global trade. As Washington reopens deals and targets allies, those in his crosshairs must compare notes and work out defensive action.
4 min read24 Mar 2026Why Washington’s policy quakes can’t disturb California’s economy beyond a point
The Democrat-led state acted in anticipation of Washington’s policy shake-ups and took early measures to give its economy resilience. Today it stands out in America as an investment destination with a clean-energy focus amid erratic federal governance.
4 min read23 Mar 2026Trump Launches Section 301 Trade Act Probes Into India, China And 16 Other Economies: Here’s Why
The Trump administration has launched new trade investigations under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act targeting India, China, the European Union and 15 other economies. The probes will examine industrial overcapacity and the use of forced labour in global supply chains. If violations are found, the U.S. could impose fresh tariffs, potentially reigniting global trade tensions.
12 Mar 2026Tariffs are lower and businesses are racing to take advantage
The race is on to speed up shipments, step up production and secure refunds.
5 min read6 Mar 2026Trump’s tariffs to rise to 15% this week, Bessent predicts duties will return to old levels in 5 months
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration will likely raise its global tariff to 15% this week and expects broader tariffs to return within five months despite the Supreme Court ruling against earlier duties.
3 min read5 Mar 2026Wait for it…
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