Speaking on tariffs imposed by the US on India and US President Donald Trump's stance, former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar said, "We have known for quite some time that we have been waiting for Trump to sign the final negotiated bilateral trade agreement that was submitted to him at the beginnin
Odisha Congress in-charge Ajay Kumar Lallu on Monday questioned PM Modi for allegedly bowing to US President Donald Trump, after Trump issued a fresh warning to India over raising tariffs on continued imports of Russian oil.
"Because of Tariffs, our Country is financially, AND FROM A NATIONAL SECURITY STANDPOINT, FAR STRONGER AND MORE RESPECTED THAN EVER BEFORE. GOD BLESS AMERICA!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
On January 4, US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could raise tariffs on Indian imports if New Delhi does not stop purchasing Russian crude. The warning comes even as Indian exports to the US are already subject to a 50 per cent import tariff, half of which is directly linked to
"PM Modi's a very good man. He's a good guy. He knew I was not happy. It was important to make me happy. They do trade, and we can raise tariffs on them very quickly," Trump said.
According to a report from the Bank of Baroda, this transition follows a period of rapid frontloading of shipments earlier in 2025 as businesses sought to secure cost advantages before new trade barriers took effect.
"Our refined copper balance for 2026 is now showing a deficit of around 600kt for 2026, following a deficit of around 200kt in 2025", the report stated.
India-US ties in 2025 saw public warmth coexist with sharp trade disputes and uncertainty under President Trump. While strategic engagement continued and leaders reaffirmed a "special" partnership, tariffs, differences over Pakistan, and geopolitical pressures strained relations, highlightin
Donald Trump's second term has been marked by aggressive tariffs, hardline immigration policies and transactional diplomacy. While some economic and political gains are claimed, experts say the approach has strained alliances, deepened domestic divisions and accelerated the shift toward a
Trump added that companies are establishing factories and businesses across the country "at a level never seen before" because domestically manufactured products face no tariffs.