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US President Donald Trump. The Sanctioning of Russia Act 2025 is designed to force Russia into peace negotiations in Ukraine by crippling its economic lifelines. (AFP)
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500% US tariff on India? Trump backs bill that targets Delhi, Beijing over Russian oil imports| Business News

US President Donald Trump has greenlit a bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill, which gives the United States leverage against India, China and Brazil to curb their…

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Indian envoy sought tariff relief over reduced Russian oil purchases, US Senator Lindsey Graham claims

US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday (local time) claimed that Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra spoke to him last month about India…

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US President Donald Trump (left) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 2025. (Reuters)
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An economic juggling act: AI, China, googlies from US| Business News

2025 began on an alarming note for the global economy, as Donald Trump started his second stint in the White House. His first presidency had…

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Deal with it! When Trump said no, India said yes

2025 was the year of trade deals, and India just aced it. When US President Donald Trump said no to win-win deals, imposing coercive tariffs…

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The US economy has maintained momentum as consumers powered ahead and the most punitive of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were rolled back. (Reuters)
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At 4.3%, US GDP expands most in two years as domestic consumption powers economy| Business News

The US economy expanded at the fastest pace in two years in July-September 2025, bolstered by resilient consumer and business spending and calmer trade policies….

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One of India’s richest states says Trump tariffs causing ‘irreparable damage’

One of India’s richest states that’s heavily reliant on exports said high US tariffs are causing “irreparable damage” to businesses in the region and called…

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Donald Trump’s basmati bluster: Will it matter to India?

US President Donald Trump‘s statement on Indian rice has led to tanking of rice stocks on Indian bourses on Tuesday. Trump’s hinting at a possibility…

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US President Donald Trump. The US had previously implemented a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications as of September. (Reuters)
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Donald Trump is changing US H-1B visa rules again, this time over free speech| Business News

The Donald Trump administration will increase vetting for H-1B visa applicants with a specific instruction to reject anyone who was involved in “censorship” of free…

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Trump administration to inject up to $150 million into XLight: Report

Synopsis The newspaper said the Trump administration will inject up to $150 million into the company. The Trump administration has agreed to take an equity…

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First phase of India-US trade deal nearing closure; to address tariff issues: Official

The first phase of the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) is ‘nearing closure’ and would address the hefty 50 per cent tariffs imposed by…

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