'US using sanctions as tools to dictate its will on countries like Iran and India'

"US using sanctions as tools to dictate its will on countries like Iran and India"

"The United States continues to weaponize the economy and use sanctions as tools to dictate its will on independent nations such as Iran and India and impede their growth and development. These coercive discriminatory actions violate the principles of international law and national sovereignty, representing a modern form of economic imperialism," the Embassy of Iran in India posted on X. Jul 31, 2025
India, US still negotiating, says Trump after threat of 25 per cent tariff

India, US still negotiating, says Trump after threat of 25 per cent tariff

"We're talking to India now, we'll see what happens," he said on Wednesday, hours after he had threatened the 25 per cent tariffs and the 100 per cent penalty for buyers of Russian energy he had proposed. He said that India, which he asserted has one of the highest tariffs in the world, was now "willing to cut it very substantially." Jul 31, 2025
Stay strong and safe: Trump's message after tsunami warning in parts of US

Stay strong and safe: Trump's message after tsunami warning in parts of US

Taking to X, Trump posted, "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit https://tsunami.gov for the latest information. Stay strong and stay safe!" Jul 30, 2025
More negotiations needed with India to sign trade deal: Jamieson Greer

More negotiations needed with India to sign trade deal: Jamieson Greer

In an interview with CNBC, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said that Washington needs additional talks to finalise a trade agreement with New Delhi. "We continue to speak with our Indian counterparts, we've always had very constructive discussions with them," Greer was quoted as saying. Jul 29, 2025
Major Trade Deals to Be Announced Soon: US President Donald Trump

US confirms 'no extension' on Aug 1 tariff deadline

He also said that the European Union (EU) needed to open its markets for more US exports to convince US President Donald Trump to reduce a 30 per cent tariff rate that is due to kick in on August 1. Jul 28, 2025
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Govt to ensure country's interests are protected as India, US negotiate trade deal

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, stated this in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. "Every FTA is unique and is based on specific dynamics of trade and is aimed at maximising benefits for both nations. India and US are negotiating a Bilateral Trade Agreement which has not been signed as yet," he added. Jul 22, 2025
Major Trade Deals to Be Announced Soon: US President Donald Trump

Major Trade Deals to Be Announced Soon: Says Upbeat Trump

There will be no change or extensions to the August 1 deadline, when tariffs will start being paid, according to Trump's post on social media on July 8. Trump on Friday signed a landmark stablecoin act into law at a White House ceremony, the first federal regulation in this regard. Jul 19, 2025
Trump says US to send weapons to Ukraine through NATO

Trump says US to send weapons to Ukraine through NATO

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick clarified later that Trump meant "economic sanction" when he threatened "secondary tariffs" against Russia if it did not reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, The Washington Times reported. Jul 15, 2025
US Senate report slams 'stunning failures' by Secret Service in Trump assassination attempt

US Senate report slams 'stunning failures' by Secret Service in Trump assassination attempt

According to the report, on July 13, 2024, a gunman climbed onto the roof of the American Glass Research building near the Butler Farm Show rally and opened fire, striking four individuals, including President Trump, and killing firefighter Corey Comperatore, adding that the shooter had been reported to Secret Service as suspicious and with a rangefinder at least 25 minutes earlier. Jul 14, 2025
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White House Denies Reports of FEMA Shutdown Plans

For months, Trump and his homeland security secretary have said that FEMA, the agency initially created to coordinate the response to disasters that occur in the United States and that overwhelm the resources of local and state authorities, could be eliminated. Jul 12, 2025