Former MoS MJ Akbar said President Trump might be seen as the most socialist US president for challenging free trade and promoting protectionism, calling it a "socialist response" to competition with capitalist products seen during the Cold War and Soviet Union era.
"This will cause losses to our economy and industrialists because if a product costing Rs 1000 will cost Rs 1500, sales will decrease, and hence the industrialists will suffer. The GoI should think of a solid solution on this... If our foreign policy is strong, no nation will take such steps
Akbar, in conversation with ANI, said that the new wave of uncertainty unleashed on various countries looks like a game of snakes and ladders initiated by Trump.
Congress MP Rajeev Shukla on Thursday strongly criticised US President Donald Trump for imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on India over its purchase of Russian oil. Calling the move "very wrong," Shukla urged the Indian government to issue a strong response, while accusing it of p
"Why is the government sleeping? US President Donald Trump has said it almost 40 times that he brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Now he (Trump) is saying that our relations with India are not good as India buys fuel from Russia. Are we slaves? We would trade and talk, with w
United States President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) suggested that India may cease purchasing Russian oil, calling it "a good step" if confirmed, while India has defended its sovereign right to conduct energy policy based on national interest. Earlier on Friday, the Ministry of Ex
US President Trump warned former Russian leader Medvedev to "watch his words" after criticism. Trump threatened tariffs on India for buying Russian arms and pushed for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. Medvedev accused Trump of risking war with repeated ultimatums, urging him not to follow "Sleep
While speaking to reporters on Thursday (local time), Trump stated that he and Putin discussed a lot of things, including Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflict.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Russia's Lavrov about ending the Ukraine conflict ahead of peace talks in Istanbul. Both sides recently launched large drone attacks. The talks aim to achieve lasting peace amid ongoing fighting and diplomatic efforts.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he was "playing with fire" for stalling efforts to finalise a peace agreement with Ukraine.