Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday said India cannot be a "mute spectator" after US President Donald Trump's repeated tariff threats on countries, including India, "destroys" the multilateral trading system established by the World Trade Organisation.
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Indian stock markets continued to remain under pressure on Friday morning as US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing 25 per cent tariffs on India's exports to the US, effective from August 7.
The Indian Rupee is likely to weaken further to 88.5 per U.S. dollar following the imposition of fresh tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report by ICICI Bank.
US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order adjusting tariff rates on several countries to address trade deficits, citing national security concerns. It replaces earlier rates, imposes penalties for transshipment, and will be enforced by trade and customs officials starting seven
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed on Thursday (local time) that US President Donald Trump has brokered several peace deals and ceasefires in several conflict zones across the world. Saying that the peace deals, which average to one per month, Leavitt reiterated the call
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday slammed the government over its statement in Parliament on 25 per tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian goods, saying Commerce Minister "made a non-statement" and engaged in "totally misplaced self-congratulation".
Burfat condemned US President Donald Trump for endorsing Pakistan's current military leadership, asserting that it would result in a significant increase in religious extremism, terrorism, and political turmoil across the region.
The government told the Parliament on Thursday that US President Donald Trump has announced a reciprocal tariff on Indian goods, and it is examining the impact of the recent events and will take all necessary steps to safeguard national interest.
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to help India manage the impact of 25 per cent tariff announced by the United States President Donald Trump, noted Economist Dipanwita Mazumdar.
Janata Dal United MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday said that Indian government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are capable of finding solutions to the 25 per cent tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on country's exports.
Earlier in the day, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted the impact of the 25 per cent tariff announced by US President Donald Trump on the Indian economy and termed the matter very "serious", which will "destroy" India's trade with America.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday called the announcement by US President Donald Trump of 25 per cent tariffs on India very "unfortunate" and called more "tragic" the dialogue between President Trump and the government of Pakistan.