US President Donald Trump has said that a proposed bipartisan Russia sanctions bill may not be necessary, even as lawmakers continue to push legislation that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing significant quantities of Russian oil and natural gas. The proposal has attracted global attention because it could affect major Russian...
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US Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill With Tariffs of Up to 100%; India Among Countries Facing Potential Impact
The United States Senate has advanced legislation aimed at imposing severe economic pressure on Russia by targeting countries that continue to purchase Russian oil and energy products. The bipartisan measure, which could pave the way for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, has placed countries including India and...
60 US Senators Support Bill Seeking 100% Tariffs on Countries Importing Russian Oil, Including India
A bipartisan group of 60 United States senators has expressed support for a proposed legislation that seeks to impose sweeping tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries that continue purchasing Russian oil and other energy products. The move, if enacted, could significantly affect global trade relationships and place additional economic pressure on nations...
India and United States Accelerate Strategic Economic Partnership with Ambitious $500 Billion Trade Vision
India and the United States are taking significant steps to strengthen their economic relationship as both countries work towards an ambitious target of expanding bilateral trade to $500 billion over the coming years. The initiative reflects a broader commitment to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, technology, defence, energy, manufacturing, and investment, while negotiations...
India Signs $1.8 Million Lobbying Agreement with Trump-Linked US Firm to Strengthen Strategic Engagement
India has entered into a significant lobbying agreement worth $1.8 million with a United States-based consulting and lobbying firm that has links to individuals associated with former US President Donald Trump. The move reflects New Delhi’s continued efforts to strengthen diplomatic engagement and policy outreach in Washington at a time when bilateral relations between the...
From Cold War Distance to Global Partnership: How India-US Relations Evolved Into a Strategic Alliance
The relationship between India and the United States has undergone one of the most significant transformations in modern international diplomacy. Once characterized by strategic mistrust, ideological differences, and geopolitical competition during the Cold War, the partnership has steadily evolved into one of the world’s most important bilateral relationships. Today, India and the United States cooperate...
US Treasury Removes Four Indian Entities from Sanctions List in Major Compliance Review
In a significant development for India-US economic and trade relations, the United States Department of the Treasury has removed four Indian entities from its sanctions list, marking a notable shift in the status of the affected organizations and easing restrictions that had previously limited their access to the American financial system. The decision was announced...
Quad Foreign Ministers to Convene in Philippines as Indo-Pacific Cooperation Gains Momentum, Says US Envoy Sergio Gor
A significant diplomatic engagement among the members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is expected to take place in the Philippines within the coming weeks, according to United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The announcement underscores the growing importance of strategic cooperation among the four Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—as they...
India, US Strengthen Economic Partnership as Envoy Mohan Kwatra Engages Key Congressional Trade Panel
India and the United States continue to deepen their strategic and economic engagement, with Indian Ambassador Mohan Kwatra holding high-level discussions with members of a prominent US House panel focused on trade and economic affairs. The meeting underscored the growing importance of bilateral trade relations and highlighted both nations’ commitment to expanding cooperation across multiple...
Trump Clashed With Commerce Secretary Over India Tariff Data During High-Stakes Trade Discussions, New Book Claims
A newly published account has shed light on a tense exchange within the highest levels of the United States government, revealing how former President Donald Trump allegedly confronted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over tariff-related figures concerning India during a critical discussion on international trade policy. The episode, detailed in a forthcoming book examining internal policy...









