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, 2025In a post on X, Vance wrote, “Karoline Leavitt is lighting the American media up for lying about our negotiations with Russia and Ukraine.”
August 20, 2025During 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, 2025The folded-hands greeting, rooted in Indian culture, has become a signature gesture for Meloni. She was earlier seen welcoming world leaders in the same manner at the G7 summit in Italy.
August 19, 2025Zelenskyy appeared in a coordinated dark jacket and shirt, without a tie. He later told reporters he was open to holding elections in Ukraine once security conditions allowed.
August 19, 2025He clarified that the tariffs on India, which were hiked to 50 per cent, stem from a national security concern linked to India’s continued oil imports from Russia, despite U.S. requests to halt them.
August 7, 2025Miller also lashed out at India’s trade and immigration policies, claiming the country imposes “massive tariffs” on US goods and engages in “cheating” on immigration, which he said harms American workers.
August 4, 2025Between January and June 2025, India’s imports of US crude rose by 51% compared to the same period last year—surging from 0.18 million barrels per day (mb/d) in early 2024 to 0.271 mb/d this year.
August 3, 2025She noted that the deal will also reduce Europe's reliance on energy from “adversarial sources” while helping narrow the U.S. trade deficit with the bloc.
August 1, 2025The two leaders discussed a temporary extension of existing tariffs and pledged continued dialogue toward a comprehensive trade agreement.
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