US President Donald Trump said he may impose new tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser to support American farmers. He criticised alleged dumping and suggested "very severe tariffs" if needed, as trade talks with both countries remain unresolved.
US President Donald Trump announced a 12 billion aid package for farmers hurt by the trade dispute with China. The plan funds one-time payments, with officials saying tariffs will cover costs. Farmers have faced major losses, especially in soybean sales, but prices have recently improved.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 8: Health insurance pricing is closely tied to the real costs of treatment. When hospitals revise tariffs or newer therapies become standard, claim values move accordingly, and premiums reflect that shift.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), after delivering a 25 basis-point policy rate cut in December, is expected to keep the option open for further monetary easing if global headwinds severely weigh on India's growth outlook, highlighted a report by CareEdge Ratings.
US President Donald Trump defended his tariff strategy and said he has other ways to impose duties if the Supreme Court restricts his authority. Officials are preparing backup legal options, warning that striking down current tariffs could force the government to repay large sums to busin
US President Donald Trump defended his tariff strategy, saying it is faster, more direct and necessary for national security. He claimed to have "settled 8 wars in 10 months" and argued that foreign countries have not challenged his authority to impose tariffs.
The crisis has been driven by an unprecedented combination of excessive taxation, soaring electricity tariffs, and a flood of under-invoiced yarn and fabric imports, particularly from China and other regional markets, as reported by Dawn.
Kabul residents say coal prices are too high despite Afghanistan's coal reserves. Locals told Tolo News they are struggling financially, while sellers blame tariffs and transport issues. Prices have jumped to 12,000 Afghanis per tonne, though a winter distribution plan aims to offer coal at
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is seen as US President Trump's "gross incompetence" by the majority of the US people, who dislike Trump, which he claimed is around 65 per cent according to recent polls.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that growing cooperation between India and Russia is not targeted at any third country, including the United States, while addressing questions on the future of bilateral ties and Washington's reactions to them.
West Asia strategist Waiel Awwad on Thursday stated that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consistent message of ending the Russia-Ukraine war resonates strongly with President Putin during his upcoming state visit, it could see a reduction in mounting US tensions with New Delhi over energy
"If something is heavy it will fall. Our rupee has strength & weight. That's why it's falling," Moitra posted on X, along with a graphic of PM Modi looking down at the falling rate of the rupee.