Tariffs
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a one-hour conversation on Monday, discussing the implications of US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on Brazilian and Chinese goods, which have reached 50%. This development comes as Lula sought to explore a coordinated
Exports
During a phone call on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to limit Russian oil exports, citing the need to reduce Moscow's potential to finance the ongoing war in Ukraine. The two leaders also discussed sanctions against Russia and agreed to plan a
International economic relations
India's economy has thrived with its imports of Russian oil, saving Indian companies $13 billion over two years. However, President Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, citing India's cooperation with Russia's "killing machine." India's leaders have vowed
Modi, Narendra
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed his country's commitment to its special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia, despite US President Donald Trump's tariff threats over buying Russian oil. Modi made the comments after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing
Trump, Donald
As the US and India, two of the world's largest democracies, find themselves at odds over tariffs and trade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a daunting challenge in balancing his country's economic interests with the need to resist US pressure. The escalating trade tensions, sparked
Prime ministers
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of ignoring warnings from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and prioritizing "headline management" over real diplomacy, leading to the US imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods. Siddaramaiah claimed that the Modi government's focus on
Prime ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the M. S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, hailing the legendary agricultural scientist as a visionary who revolutionized India's food security landscape. The Prime Minister announced the institution of the M. S. Swaminathan Award for Food Security and Peace, an international honor to
Modi, Narendra
The United States-India trade relationship, once touted as a crucial counterweight to China's rising influence, has taken a devastating turn as President Trump escalates tariffs on Indian goods. The move comes as a shock, especially after India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed confidence in the
Trump, Donald
India buys about 90 per cent of its crude oil from overseas, with 2mn barrels a day coming from Russia. US President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India unless the country stops buying Russian oil. However, India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, faces
Trump, Donald
The US has imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on imports from India, citing New Delhi's increasing oil purchases from Russia. This move is likely to exacerbate tensions between the two largest democracies, which had been deepening their ties in defense and technology. The decision was announced
Trump, Donald
President Donald Trump's decision to double tariffs on India to 50 percent, effective later this month, marks a new low in the already strained relationship between Washington and New Delhi. The move is aimed at putting pressure on India to reduce its reliance on Russian oil imports, which
Prime ministers
Tensions between the US and India are escalating as US President Donald Trump vows to double tariffs on Indian exports, a move that comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai later this month. This high-stakes gamble by Trump undermines years of
