Tag: US President Donald Trump

Trump’s 50% Tariff Order on Indian Imports Comes Into Effect; Pharma, Electronics Among Key Exemptions

Trump had earlier accused India of maintaining “the highest tariffs and most strenuous non-monetary trade barriers in the world,” while continuing to buy energy and defense equipment from Russia.

August 27, 2025

Shringla Hopes Modi-Trump Partnership Can Pave Way for India-US FTA Amid 50% Tariff Shock

“One thing I know is that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi enjoy a very close and special partnership. Hopefully, we will find a way to conclude a mutually beneficial FTA early rather than late,” Shringla noted.

August 27, 2025

Trump Repeats Claim of Preventing India-Pakistan Nuclear Clash, Says He Warned Pakistan Using Trade Pressure

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt credited Trump’s “decisive foreign policy” with helping secure a ceasefire between the two nations.

August 27, 2025

‘Trusted and Fearless’: Trump Administration Backs Sergio Gor as Next US Envoy to India

“Sergio is a great guy and will make a fantastic ambassador for our country to India. So much of our success over the last few months was due to Sergio's hard work,” Vance posted on X.

August 23, 2025

Trump Hints at “Very Important Decision” on Russia-Ukraine War Within Two Weeks; Sanctions on Moscow Under Consideration

He added, “It takes two to tango. I wanted to have a meeting with those two. If they don’t meet, then why not, after I told them to?”

August 23, 2025

Trump Likens Putin–Zelenskyy Talks to “Oil and Vinegar,” Offers to Broker Peace in Ukraine

“We’re going to see if Putin and Zelenskyy will be working together. You know, it’s like oil and vinegar a little bit. They don’t get along too well for obvious reasons, but we’ll see,” Trump remarked.

August 23, 2025

Trump Signals Shift on Ukraine War, Hints at Allowing Kyiv to “Fight Back” Amid Peace Talks

“It is very hard, if not impossible, to win a war without attacking an invader’s country,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account, comparing Ukraine’s situation to a sports team forced to play only defence.

August 22, 2025

Trump Rules Out US Troops in Ukraine, Explores Alternative Security Guarantees: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, addressing reporters on Tuesday, stressed that while “US boots will not be on the ground in Ukraine,” Trump is determined to ensure long-term security arrangements in Europe.

August 20, 2025

White House Says Trump Imposed Tariffs on India to Pressure Russia Over Ukraine War

Trump recently doubled India’s tariffs to 50 per cent, raising an additional 25 per cent on the previously announced 25 per cent duty. According to Leavitt, the move was intended as “secondary pressure” on Moscow.

August 20, 2025

White House Repeats Trump’s Claim of Using Trade to End India-Pakistan Conflict

During a press briefing, Leavitt said Trump remained “proud” of his peace efforts, adding that trade was used as a “powerful tool” to bring the Indo-Pak conflict to an end.

August 20, 2025