US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation on Thursday, December 11, as confirmed by US Ambassador Sergio Gor. During the discussion, Prime Minister Modi expressed his support for President Trump’s ongoing efforts to help bring peace to Ukraine. The call comes at a time when both nations are navigating trade tensions following the United States’ decision earlier this year to impose a 50% tariff on select Indian goods. According to

The United States Supreme Court has signaled strong skepticism toward former President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping global tariffs, raising the possibility that one of his most controversial trade measures could soon face major curbs. The case, which centers on Trump’s invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), could redefine the limits of presidential authority in shaping US trade policy. For India, which bore the brunt of several

India has officially confirmed a six-month exemption from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, effective retrospectively from The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the exemption ensures uninterrupted Indian operations at the port, which plays a crucial role in connecting India with Afghanistan and Central Asia through the Indian Ocean. India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) had signed a 10-year, $370 million deal with Iran to develop the port’s Shahid Beheshti terminal. Cha

US President Donald Trump has stunned India with back-to-back decisions that are being described as both hostile and strategic. Just three days after wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and hailing him as a “tremendous friend,” Trump revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port and slapped an unprecedented $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applicants. Analysts believe these twin moves are a calculated attempt to pressure New

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has strongly criticised Washington’s trade and tariff threats, arguing that major powers such as India and China cannot be coerced into changing their policies through ultimatums. Speaking on a television programme in Moscow, Lavrov said that the repeated warnings from the United States to cut energy ties with Russia were not only failing but also backfiring, as they were pushing countries to diversify markets, look for alternative energy resources

United States President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has suggested that the president may travel to India later this year to attend the Quad Leaders Summit. The remarks came during his Senate confirmation hearing on September 11, where he spoke about the importance of the Quad partnership and the growing strength of India–US relations. While Gor did not announce a confirmed date, he noted that discussions have already taken place about a possible vis

The possibility of a significant trade agreement between the United States and India has taken center stage after fresh comments by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Speaking about key trade priorities, Lutnick made it clear that progress on the long-discussed deal will depend heavily on India ending its purchase of oil from Russia. His remarks underline the ongoing tensions between Washington and New Delhi over trade practices, energy choices, and global a

The United States has introduced a new piece of legislation that could significantly reshape the global outsourcing landscape, with particular implications for India’s $250 billion IT services industry. The Halting International Relocation of Employment (HIRE) Act, presented in the US Senate by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, is designed to discourage American companies from sending jobs overseas and instead push them to hire locally. India has long been one of the w

US President Donald Trump has once again stirred the global stage, claiming that Washington has “lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China.” His statement came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared together at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1. Trump shared a p

Former United States National Security Adviser John Bolton has revealed that the once close personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has collapsed, largely due to tensions surrounding tariffs and trade disputes. In a recent interview, Bolton reflected on how Trump’s friendship with Modi had given the impression of stability in India-US ties, but the imposition of nearly 50 percent tariffs on Indian goods led to a deep rupture i

US President Donald Trump has once again taken a hardline stance on trade, defending his controversial tariff policies and warning of dire consequences if they are overturned. Among his recent moves was the imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian imports — a decision that has already sparked concerns in business and diplomatic circles. The tariffs, part of a broader trade strategy, have significantly impacted goods coming from India, including gems, jewelry, and other key exports

The White House has indicated that the United States may adjust President Donald Trump’s recently announced 50 percent tariff on Indian goods if foreign governments respond with retaliatory measures. The statement underscores a willingness by the administration to take a flexible approach to trade policy, balancing the desire to maintain pressure with the need to protect US economic interests. Officials noted that any potential revision would aim to preserve the intended economic impact of

If you're an iPhone user and just heard about Donald Trump's recent announcement imposing a 50% tariff on imports from India, your first thought might naturally be whether your next iPhone will get more expensive. While the concern is valid considering how many iPhones are now assembled in India, there’s some relief for consumers in the short term. The good news is that this sudden jump in import taxes doesn’t currently impact Apple’s popular products, including the

President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imports from India, set to take effect beginning August 1. This new policy move, which reflects a strong stance on economic nationalism and geopolitical alignment, is aimed at addressing what the President describes as persistent unfair trade practices by India and its continued strategic relationship with Russia. Though President Trump referred to India as a “friend,” he did not shy away from sharply criticizing the

As the July 9 deadline approaches, India and the United States are engaged in crucial extended negotiations to finalize an interim trade agreement. The urgency behind these talks stems from the looming reimplementation of 26% reciprocal tariffs, which were initially imposed several years ago and temporarily suspended for 90 days. Should the two nations fail to reach an agreement by the deadline, these tariffs will automatically return, potentially destabilizing the trade relationship between the

In the midst of a pivotal phase in U.S.-India trade negotiations, the American presidential administration is pushing for significant changes in India’s e-commerce regulations. Central to Washington’s agenda is a demand that India allow major U.S. e-commerce firms, particularly Amazon and Walmart, more direct access to its growing online retail market. This request has emerged as a critical condition for concluding a broader bilateral trade agreement and potentially averting the i