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US Proposes New Import Curbs on India and 59 Other Economies Over Forced Labour Concerns
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US Proposes New Import Curbs on India and 59 Other Economies Over Forced Labour Concerns

The United States has proposed fresh trade measures targeting India and 59 other economies, citing concerns over the continued presence of goods linked to forced labour within global supply chains. The move marks a significant development in Washington’s ongoing efforts to tighten trade enforcement and address what it describes as unfair commercial practices affecting American...

Modi and Lula Reaffirm Strategic Ties as Trump’s Tariff War Escalates
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Modi and Lula Reaffirm Strategic Ties as Trump’s Tariff War Escalates

Amid escalating global trade tensions triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff hikes, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (August 7, 2025). During the conversation, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Brazil strategic partnership across critical sectors. According to...

US Confirms No Extension on August 1 Tariff Deadline: 30% Tariffs to Take Effect
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US Confirms No Extension on August 1 Tariff Deadline: 30% Tariffs to Take Effect

The US administration has confirmed that the August 1 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs remains unchanged, ruling out any possibility of an extension. Speaking on Fox News Sunday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated, “No extensions, no more grace periods. August 1, the tariffs are set. They’ll go into place. Customs will start collecting the...