Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced support for imposing tariffs on nations that continue to conduct business with Russia, describing it as the “right idea” in response to Moscow’s ongoing military aggression. Speaking in an interview with ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz, Zelenskyy emphasized that punitive economic measures remain a strong deterrent...
Washington DC: Former US President Donald Trump’s senior trade adviser, Peter Navarro, lashed out at social media platform X after it fact-checked his remarks accusing India of profiteering from Russian oil imports. Navarro described the platform’s clarification as a “crap note,” sparking fresh controversy amid already strained India-US trade relations. In his post on X,...
Amid rising tensions in India–US relations, United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said during an interaction with Bloomberg TV on Friday that India would soon seek reconciliation with Washington. Lutnick predicted that within the next one or two months, India would apologise to US President Donald Trump and come to the negotiating table for...
In a strikingly candid social media post on September 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump voiced alarm over shifting global alliances, suggesting that the United States may have “lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China.” The post was published amid growing trade friction and diplomatic realignments. Context and Statement Following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation...
Washington: Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has strongly criticized former US President Donald Trump for undermining decades of US diplomatic efforts with India. Bolton accused Trump of pushing Prime Minister Narendra Modi closer to Russia and China through his steep tariff policies, which included a 50 per cent duty on Indian imports, followed...
Washington DC: White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro launched a sharp criticism against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for holding meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China. Navarro described the engagement as “shameful,” accusing Modi of aligning with “authoritarian dictators.” Speaking to...
Former US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that India has offered to cut tariffs to zero, but said, “It’s getting late.” He criticized the long-standing trade imbalance between the two nations, stating that India purchases most of its oil and military equipment from Russia and very little from the US. Trump, in a post...
Russian President Vladimir Putin waited for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 10 minutes outside the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit venue in Tianjin, China, to travel together for their scheduled bilateral meeting. In a rare display of camaraderie, both leaders shared a ride in Putin’s AURUS limousine, engaging in an extensive 45-minute discussion before the...
Washington: White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has ignited a major controversy after defending US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian imports with a caste-based remark. In an interview with Fox News on Monday, Navarro accused Brahmins in India of “profiteering at the expense of the Indian people,” while justifying the steep tariffs. Calling...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Leaders’ Summit held in Tianjin on Monday, September 1, marking India’s significant diplomatic engagement amid rising global trade tensions. This visit is PM Modi’s first to China since the 2020 border clashes and included crucial bilateral meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian...