The Democratic Party is criticising Donald Trump’s administration for levying tariff sanctions on India. Democrats have stated that Trump is singling out India, hurting American interests and sabotaging the US-India relationship. A central point of their criticism is the query as to why similar sanctions are not being imposed on China. This has introduced a…
US President Donald Trump has stated that China must supply magnets to the United States or face a potential 200% tariff. This warning comes amid an ongoing trade dispute, where China has been sensitive about its control over the rare earths supply, adding magnets to its export restriction list in April. The discussion includes the…
US Vice President J.D. Vance has stated that the Trump administration is applying ‘aggressive economic leverage’ on India to compel Russia to halt the war in Ukraine. This leverage involves imposing secondary tariffs on India, a move linked to the administration’s criticism of India’s procurement of discounted crude oil from Russia. According to Vance, the…
Donald Trump has issued a two-week ultimatum to Russia, stating a decision on sanctions or tariffs will be made within that period. This follows a strike on a US factory, a development that occurred just days after a meeting in Alaska between Trump and Vladimir Putin. Trump said he is not happy with the strike…
In an exclusive interview with India Today, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton discusses the meeting between President Trump and President Putin in Alaska, US-India relations and a slew of issues. Bolton states that Putin has demonstrated his KGB agent training in his efforts to manipulate Trump, who is motivated by a desire for…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a meeting with US President Donald Trump, stated that he is open to holding an election in Ukraine under safe circumstances. He specified that for a “democratic, open and legal election” to be possible, a truce would be needed on the battlefield, in the sky, and in the sea. Zelensky…
This India Today report covers the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump hailed the talks as a ’10 on 10′ and “extremely productive,” stating that “many points were agreed to.” Following the summit, Putin invited Trump to Moscow. The discussion highlights Trump’s plan to call NATO nations and President Zelensky to…
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Ravi Agarwal, Editor-in-Chief of Foreign Policy, analyses Donald Trump’s decision to hike tariffs on India for purchasing Russian crude oil and more. On Trump’s decision to hike tariffs on India, he said, “Trump is not ideological about many things, and we’ve seen this in the way that he’s…
Tensions between the United States and India are escalating over trade and energy policies following statements from US President Donald Trump. He announced a 25% tariff and penalties on India, and also claimed to have heard that India will no longer purchase oil from Russia. Regarding this, Trump stated, “I understand India no longer is…
Pakistan is set to make its first-ever purchase of US crude oil, with a cargo from Houston expected to arrive in Karachi by October. This follows an announcement by US President Donald Trump about a deal to develop what he termed “massive oil reserves” in Pakistan. The development is being viewed as significant posturing by…