Tag: US tariffs on india

India-U.S. trade deal unlikely until competitor countries probed, tariffed

September 22, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File | Photo Credit: AP India and the U.S. are unlikely to sign a trade deal until the U.S. launches a series of fresh ‘Section 301 investigations’, concludes them, and places tariffs on India’s competitors such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Philippines, a person…

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100% U.S. tariff threat: Can India’s new trade deals reduce its dependence on America?

September 21, 2026 admin

By Areena Arora and Gandla Sneha Published September 21, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi with U.S. President Donald Trump in New Delhi on Feb. 25, 2020. (PTI Photo) As the Trump administration has repeatedly changed tariffs on Indian goods, New Delhi has been signing trade agreements at a rapid pace. But can these new markets…

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U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill seeking to impose up to 100% tariffs on India, others

September 16, 2026 admin

A view of the dome of the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. U.S. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) passed a legislation targeting Russia’s energy sector, individuals and “shadow fleet” of tankers, including authorising the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 100%…

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U.S. Senate Bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil

July 17, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A Bill seeking to impose 100% tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for buying Russian oil, while exempting European nations purchasing gas from Moscow, was introduced in the U.S. Senate with the support of over 60 lawmakers. The Bill, introduced on Thursday (July…

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India-US: Very excited to invite India to join Pax Silica, says top official

February 8, 2026 admin

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and Special Assistant to the President of the United States. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. has said it is “very excited” to have extended an invitation to India to join the Pax Silica initiative on supply chain security and…

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India ‘stopped’ buying oil from Russia, claims U.S. Treasury Secretary

January 22, 2026 admin

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent also accused Europe of buying Russian oil and funding Russia’s war against Ukraine. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has claimed that India has “stopped” buying oil from Russia after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on countries purchasing oil from Moscow. Mr….

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Trump considers new tariffs on Indian rice, says ‘they shouldn’t be dumping’

December 9, 2025 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump gestures next to farmer Cordt Holub and Meryl Kennedy of the rice farming company 4 Sisters as they attend a roundtable discussion on the day Trump announced an aid package for farmers, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump…

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Trump considers new tariffs on Indian rice, says ‘they shouldn’t be dumping’

December 9, 2025 admin

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Govt denies issuing any advisory to stop clean energy funding

December 7, 2025 admin

The New And Renewable Energy Ministry’s letter rattled solar manufacturers in the country. File (Image used for representation purpose only) | Photo Credit: M. Periasamy The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Sunday (December 7, 2025) said it had not issued any advisory to pause or halt new financing for the sector. The clarification…

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India is exploring newer markets to mitigate the impact on marine exports hit by U.S. tariffs

September 29, 2025 admin

The U.S. has imposed high tariffs, notably a 50% duty implemented in August 2025, which significantly impact India’s marine exports. File image used for representation. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The higher tariffs imposed on Indian goods by American President Donald Trump would have a long-term impact, especially for India’s marine exports, officials of the…

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