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US refunds $22B in customs duties after Supreme Court ruling
Treasury Refunds $22 Billion in Customs Duties The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday, June 10,2026 that it refunded $22 billion in customs duties during May, marking the first major round of repayments after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariff programme. The amount refunded matched the customs duties collected over the same period, effectiv
US refunds $22B in customs duties after Supreme Court ruling
Treasury Refunds $22 Billion in Customs Duties The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday, June 10,2026 that it refunded $22 billion in customs duties during May, marking the first major round of repayments after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariff programme. The amount refunded matched the customs duties collected over the same period, effectiv
Dollar decline creates double-edged sword for US economy
The U.S. dollar has continued its recent decline, extending a trend that presents both opportunities and challenges for the American economy. President Donald Trump described the currency as “doing great,” reflecting his view that a moderately weaker dollar can provide strategic benefits in international trade. Despite this optimism, economists warn that the weakening greenback represents a “double-edged sword,” offering advantages to exporters while introducing risks related to inflatio
Dollar decline creates double-edged sword for US economy
The U.S. dollar has continued its recent decline, extending a trend that presents both opportunities and challenges for the American economy. President Donald Trump described the currency as “doing great,” reflecting his view that a moderately weaker dollar can provide strategic benefits in international trade. Despite this optimism, economists warn that the weakening greenback represents a “double-edged sword,” offering advantages to exporters while introducing risks related to inflatio
China Signals Willingness to Ease Trade Barriers Amid Soaring $100 Billion Deficit with India
China has indicated a willingness to address India’s rising concerns over a ballooning trade deficit that is projected to touch a record $100 billion in the financial year 2024–25. This development comes as China seeks to offset its economic challenges amid intensifying trade friction with the United States. People familiar with the situation have said that Beijing has informally conveyed its openness to increasing imports from India by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers,
China Signals Willingness to Ease Trade Barriers Amid Soaring $100 Billion Deficit with India
China has indicated a willingness to address India’s rising concerns over a ballooning trade deficit that is projected to touch a record $100 billion in the financial year 2024–25. This development comes as China seeks to offset its economic challenges amid intensifying trade friction with the United States. People familiar with the situation have said that Beijing has informally conveyed its openness to increasing imports from India by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers,
Trump Criticizes India’s “Massive Tariffs” and Confirms India’s Agreement to Reduce Them
US President Donald Trump reiterated his strong criticism of India’s high tariffs on Friday, calling them “massive” and emphasizing that they make it difficult for American businesses to sell products in the Indian market. Trump, addressing reporters at the White House, stated that India has now agreed to reduce these tariffs significantly, following continuous pressure and public scrutiny from his administration."India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You can't
Trump Criticizes India’s “Massive Tariffs” and Confirms India’s Agreement to Reduce Them
US President Donald Trump reiterated his strong criticism of India’s high tariffs on Friday, calling them “massive” and emphasizing that they make it difficult for American businesses to sell products in the Indian market. Trump, addressing reporters at the White House, stated that India has now agreed to reduce these tariffs significantly, following continuous pressure and public scrutiny from his administration."India charges us massive tariffs. Massive. You can't
Union Government’s Fiscal Deficit Reaches 46.5% of Target by October 2024
As of October 2024, the Union government's fiscal deficit for the financial year 2024-25 stands at 46.5% of the total budgetary target, amounting to Rs 7.5 lakh crore. This is in line with the government's fiscal consolidation strategy, which aims to bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.9% of GDP for the year, an improvement from the previous fiscal year's target of 5.6%. The fiscal deficit gap, which represents the difference between government expenditure and revenue, is
Union Government’s Fiscal Deficit Reaches 46.5% of Target by October 2024
As of October 2024, the Union government's fiscal deficit for the financial year 2024-25 stands at 46.5% of the total budgetary target, amounting to Rs 7.5 lakh crore. This is in line with the government's fiscal consolidation strategy, which aims to bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.9% of GDP for the year, an improvement from the previous fiscal year's target of 5.6%. The fiscal deficit gap, which represents the difference between government expenditure and revenue, is









