Higher Trump tariffs soon? US Treasury Secretary Bessent says rates could be restored by July – The Times of India

Higher Trump tariffs soon? US Treasury Secretary Bessent says rates could be restored by July – The Times of India

Soon after the US Supreme Court verdict, Trump announced a 10% universal tariff. (AI image) Will Donald Trump administration’s high reciprocal tariffs come back to haunt global economies? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday indicated that Trump’s tariff measures could be reinstated by July, potentially returning to the levels that existed before the Supreme Court…

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Explained: What is Trump trying to do with Strait of Hormuz blockade & what does it mean for Iran & US? – The Times of India

Explained: What is Trump trying to do with Strait of Hormuz blockade & what does it mean for Iran & US? – The Times of India

Trump has warned that any ship in international waters that had paid transit fees to Iran could be intercepted. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration has implemented a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran ceasefire even as peace talks have failed. What does this blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by…

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How ‘collapse’ of Trump’s tariff strategy led to US launching trade policy investigation – what it means for India – The Times of India

How ‘collapse’ of Trump’s tariff strategy led to US launching trade policy investigation – what it means for India – The Times of India

Donald Trump has cautioned trading partners against attempting to reopen or renegotiate these agreements. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration’s move to launch investigations into the trade practices of sixteen economies, including India, sends the signal that the US trade policy is entering a new phase. On March 11, 2026, the Office of the United…

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‘This is humiliation’: Congress slams PM Modi’s ‘deafening’ silence over US ‘permission’ on Russian oil | India News – The Times of India

‘This is humiliation’: Congress slams PM Modi’s ‘deafening’ silence over US ‘permission’ on Russian oil | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the recent US 30-day waiver allowing New Delhi to buy Russian oil. The attack was charged with the quote of Donald Trump’s aide Scott Bessent, who said the US had given “permission” to India to accept oil from Moscow.The largest…

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Reliance bags US licence to buy Venezuela oil; may help replace Russian crude: Report – The Times of India

Reliance bags US licence to buy Venezuela oil; may help replace Russian crude: Report – The Times of India

Issuing such approval to Reliance may accelerate Venezuela’s crude shipments. (AI image) Reliance Industries (RIL) has been granted a general licence by the Donald Trump administration that will allow the company to crude oil directly from Venezuela without breaching any existing sanctions, a Reuters report has said.According to the report, this general licence permits the…

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‘If US happy with India’s offer…’: Goyal reacts to Trump admin’s ‘best ever’ offers view; says America should sign agreement – The Times of India

‘If US happy with India’s offer…’: Goyal reacts to Trump admin’s ‘best ever’ offers view; says America should sign agreement – The Times of India

A deal is only done when both sides stand to benefit, said Piyush Goyal. (AI image) India-US trade deal: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reacted to a Donald Trump administration official’s statement that India has made the ‘best ever’ offers with regards to the trade deal talks. While not providing any timeline to…

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‘So close so many times…’: Trump admin official on India-US trade deal; points to ‘complicated situation’ due to India’s Russia ties – The Times of India

‘So close so many times…’: Trump admin official on India-US trade deal; points to ‘complicated situation’ due to India’s Russia ties – The Times of India

US President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on India’s exports to the US. (AI image) India and the US may soon agree on a trade deal, a senior Donald Trump administration official has said. However, Kevin Hassett who is the National Economic Council Director under the Trump administration has noted that the situation is…

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‘Strong immunity to Western restrictions’: Russia hits out as Trump’s sanctions its oil firms; ‘step entirely counterproductive’ – The Times of India

‘Strong immunity to Western restrictions’: Russia hits out as Trump’s sanctions its oil firms; ‘step entirely counterproductive’ – The Times of India

Russia said that recent US sanctions targeting its oil sector could potentially undermine diplomatic initiatives. (AI image) Russia has slammed Donald Trump administration’s sanctions on its oil firms saying that the move undermines efforts for peace, adding that it is immune to any such restrictions.Russia said that recent US sanctions targeting its oil sector could…

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Trump sanctions on Russia oil firms: What does US move mean for Indian refiners? Contracts being reviewed – The Times of India

Trump sanctions on Russia oil firms: What does US move mean for Indian refiners? Contracts being reviewed – The Times of India

India is the world’s third-largest oil-importing and consuming nation and it depends heavily on overseas supplies. (AI image) With the Donald Trump administration slapping sanctions on two major Russian oil firms – Rosneft and Lukoil – refiners in India are reviewing their oil contracts. State-owned refiners are reportedly examining their documents for Russian oil procurement…

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50% US tariffs: Indian refiners look to cut back on Russian crude imports; Trump claims India to stop buying oil from Moscow – The Times of India

50% US tariffs: Indian refiners look to cut back on Russian crude imports; Trump claims India to stop buying oil from Moscow – The Times of India

US President Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given assurance that India would discontinue purchasing oil from Russia. (AI image) India is looking to reduce its Russian oil imports with refiners planning a gradual reduction, according to a Reuters report quoting sources. Russia continues to be India’s largest crude oil supplier. The…

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