Trump Tariffs

The US Supreme Court on Friday did not issue a ruling on challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, prolonging uncertainty for global markets. In India, the lack of clarity kept sentiment fragile, with equities under pressure amid tariff concerns and stalled trade talks with the US.

What happens if Trump tariffs are struck down by court? He has a 'Plan B' | A look at the fallback options

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has openly acknowledged this. He said there are at least three other mechanisms under the 1962 Trade Act that could be used to sustain tariffs even if the current approach fails judicial scrutiny.

Tariffs on trial: Trump’s favourite weapon faces a court test today. Why India has skin in the game?

A ruling against Trump would not necessarily end the tariff saga. The administration has already signalled it has alternative legal routes.

Trump’s Apache claim on India sounds exaggerated: Why his ‘sir’ story feels like a familiar fiction

There is no public evidence to support Trump’s claim that PM Modi intervened personally or that India waited five years without delivery.

Will India really have to pay a 500% US tariff for buying Russian oil? How real is Trump's threat | Explained

After Trump gave his approval to a sweeping bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Moscow, questions are mounting over whether India could soon find itself facing an unprecedented trade penalty.

500% US tariff on India? Gokaldas Exports, Avanti Feeds, other export-oriented shares tumble up to 13%

The shares of these export-oriented companies significantly declined as they derive a significant portion of their revenue from the American market.

Donald Trump’s latest claim on India and Apache delay: 'Good friend Modi said sir, may I see you please?'

Referring to delays in the delivery of Apache attack helicopters, Donald Trump claimed that PM Modi personally approached him to resolve the issue.

Are Trump tariffs legal? US Supreme Court may rule on Friday; India awaits clarity on trade policy

The US Supreme Court may deliver a ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, as high as 10-50 percent on most imports, and additional levies that have affected trade with partners such as India.

Further tariff hike by US on Indian goods may hit exports, spur diversification: Experts

US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters on Sunday, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew he was unhappy with India's purchases of Russian oil and that Washington could raise tariffs on New Delhi "very quickly."

Chevron, US oil stocks rally as Trump vows Venezuela revival

Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure and restore the nation’s oil sector to its former glory.

Chevron, US oil stocks rally as Trump vows Venezuela revival

Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure and restore the nation’s oil sector to its former glory.

Trump announces US takeover of Venezuela’s oil sector: What India stands to gain and what it risks losing | Explained

The possibility of revived oil production under US oversight, the unlocking of long-stuck Indian investments, and the broader geopolitical implications of regime change have put India in a delicate position.

US stocks inch higher as chips bump offsets ‘expensive’ S&P 500

The benchmark index rose 0.2%, with eight of 11 sectors in the green, led by energy and industrials. Consumer discretionary, communications and consumer staples declined.

US sanctions Chinese companies, tankers with Venezuela links

Of the vessels identified by the Treasury Department Wednesday, only one has been anywhere close to Venezuela lately, according to ship-tracking data — the Rosalind, which typically is involved in short-haul trips known as cabotage.

'Mullahs must leave': Iran sees biggest protests in years. Is Trump's pressure paying off?

The unrest poses a major challenge for Iran’s leadership, which is already under pressure after Israeli and US strikes on nuclear-linked facilities and renewed economic sanctions.

Why the US Fed may pause rate cuts and what it means for equities

In about 10 months, payroll addition has nearly stagnated and unemployment rate has picked up, but GDP and consumption data continue to surprise on the upside, despite tariff headwinds

Sweeping tariffs, H1-B visa fees, travel bans: How Trump's policies jolted the world and reshaped 2025

From slapping tariffs on goods reaching US from countries around the world to projecting himself as a peacemaker in several global conflicts, Trump has made headlines throughout 2025.

Russia extends temporary gasoline-export ban through February

The Russian government also extended the ban through the same date to export diesel, marine fuel and other gasoils for non-producers

India announces reforms to simplify import checks as it eyes US trade deal

New Delhi and Washington have been working to thrash out a trade agreement, which India hopes will bring relief from a 50% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump on some of its main exports as punishment for its Russian oil purchases.

US rare earth buyers still see China curbs despite Trump deal

The Trump administration has made developing domestic production capacity for permanent magnets and other rare earth products a key priority after China spent years building a global monopoly.

Trump tariffs on China, India, Cambodia to drive up US Christmas costs

Three Asian suppliers account for over 90% of America’s festive merchandise imports, exposing Christmas shopping to trade shocks

Indonesia finalises reciprocal tariff deal with US, says minister

Washington in July slashed the tariff faced by Southeast Asia’s largest economy from 32 percent to 19 percent, but discussions over the details of the deal have been ongoing since then.

India-New Zealand sign free trade deal: What India conceded, what it safeguarded, and how it fits New Delhi’s trade strategy | Explained

India has been seeking partners that offer market access without direct competition and provide long-term diversification opportunities. From India’s standpoint, the deal with New Zealand fits squarely into this strategy.

PM Modi fast-tracks reforms to shield economy from US tariffs

After a sluggish start to the year, the Modi government has moved decisively over the past four months, cutting consumption taxes and implementing overhauled labor codes — policy changes that businesses have long sought.

Sanctioned tanker Hyperion to test Trump’s blockade of Venezuela

The US says it is part of a fleet of so-called ghost vessels used to prop up Russia’s energy sector by moving crude and petroleum products in ships that sail undetected because they often turn off and spoof transponder signals.