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German Defense Minister urges European nations to bolster sovereign security after 5,000 American troops withdrawal

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says the partial exit would impact a total US force of nearly 40,000 personnel currently in Germany

2 min read2 May 2026
Opinion

Trade uncertainty: India should forge a resilience alliance of neutral countries with common interests

As trade rules fall apart and geopolitical shocks disrupt supply chains, the WTO has been left as a hapless bystander. A resilience alliance could forge a network of trusted interdependence that serves mutual ends but leaves nobody vulnerable.

5 min read22 Apr 2026
News

US starts 10% tariff collection as Trump administration works to hike import duty rates

United States have started collecting the newly imposed 10% tariffs from Tuesday, 24 February 2026, as the US President Donald Trump's administration is working to increase the duty rates. Here's what you need to know.

2 min read24 Feb 2026
Markets

Trump tariff defeat triggers rupee rally; analysts see 89 level against dollar possible by March-end

A landmark US Supreme Court ruling has invalidated US President Donald Trump’s IEEPA-based tariffs, effectively lowering India’s trade exposure. Despite the legal win, market participants are still cautious as the White House pivots to alternative laws to maintain a 15% duty.

2 min read22 Feb 2026
News

Trump’s 10% global tariffs: How much will India pay after the US President’s executive order post SC ruling?

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order and said there is “no change in trade deal with India”, after the country's Supreme Court struck down his sweeping tariffs. Here's how much India will pay.

5 min read21 Feb 2026
News

Trump slams Supreme Court ruling on tariffs: ‘Ashamed, deeply disappointing, a disgrace’

US President Donald Trump called the court’s 6–3 ruling against his global tariffs “deeply disappointing” and said he was “ashamed” of justices who struck them down, while praising the three conservative dissenters.

3 min read21 Feb 2026
Auto News

Steel minimum import price: SC overturns 2018 Delhi HC order

The Supreme Court rules that the minimum import price can not be applied to companies' pre-existing bank-backed contracts.

3 min read21 Jan 2026
Global

Tariffs crimped hiring in 2025. Why this year looks better.

The Trump administration’s levies likely reduced payroll growth by up to 19,000 a month in 2025, Federal Reserve researchers found.

3 min read3 Jan 2026
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Exports Rebound, Imports Cool: India’s Trade Deficit Sees BIGGEST Monthly Correction

India’s trade numbers delivered a rare positive surprise in November. Exports jumped to their strongest November level in over a decade, while imports cooled sharply after October’s spike. The result was the biggest month-on-month correction in India’s trade deficit this year. November’s data offers much-needed relief amid global tariff pressures and slowing growth risks.

16 Dec 2025
News

Trump admin prepares backup tariff plans ahead of Supreme Court judgement — what options are available?

The US administration, led by Trump, is preparing fallback options ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs, exploring alternatives like Section 301 and Section 122 of the Trade Act. These methods, while slower, aim to maintain Trump's tariff agenda amid legal uncertainties.

4 min read23 Nov 2025