India’s exports to the United States are poised to shrink by nearly 30 percent this fiscal year following the imposition of sweeping 25 percent tariffs, marking a potential blow to …
Economy
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The U.S. AI Action Plan and India’s Strategic Moment in Emerging Tech
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 6 minutes readThe Trump administration’s release of the U.S. AI Action Plan on July 23, 2025, is more than a domestic policy blueprint. It is a bold declaration of America’s intent to shape the …
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India’s UK Trade Pact Faces Heat for Prioritizing Optics Over Sovereignty
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s ambitious free trade agreement with the United Kingdom—signed with fanfare on July 24, 2025—appears to be less a strategic breakthrough and more a troubling surrender of regulatory ground, according …
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25 percent Tariff on India May Spike U.S. Inflation, Hurt Low-Income Households Most
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIn an increasingly multipolar world where supply chains are deeply interconnected, the Trump administration’s decision to slap a sweeping 25 percent tariff on Indian imports looks less like strategic leverage …
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Canadian PM Mark Carney Breaks Silence on US Tariffs
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readAugust 1, 2025, would be marked as a watershed moment in the bilateral relations between two strong neighbors—Canada and the United States. While the US President Donald Trump has announced …
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India to US: No Trade Deal Under Duress, Economic Autonomy Non-Negotiable
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia has mounted a firm and calculated response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports starting August 1, 2025, vowing to …
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Guest Column: Tariff Hammer Falls on India
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readPerhaps some believed that the day would not come for a missive from U.S. President Donald Trump on a trade deal. But two days before the deadline, “Friend” India did …
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India-U.S. Trade Tensions Soar as President Trump Announces 25 Per Cent Tariff, Penalty Clause
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIn a sharp escalation of trade and geopolitical tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on a wide array of Indian exports, effective August 1, …
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India Faces High-Stakes Trade Test as U.S.-EU Pact Reshapes Global Tariff Landscape
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe recent finalization of a sweeping trade agreement between the United States and the European Union on July 27, 2025, has significantly shifted the global trade landscape, placing India squarely …
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PM Modi Wraps Up Strategic Visits to Maldives and UK; Reaffirms Maldives as Key Ally
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readIndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the Maldives as a key pillar of India’s “Neighborhood First” and “Mahasagar” vision, pledging continued support for capacity building and sustainable development initiatives. …