Tariffs

Indian Embassy in Washington Taps Mercury Public Affairs Amid Growing U.S. Tensions

Indian Embassy in Washington Taps Mercury Public Affairs Amid Growing U.S. Tensions

Amid increasing tariffs applied by Trump on India, the Indian embassy took action. Earlier this month, they signed on Mercury Public Affairs. This was part of their lobbying efforts for three months. Susie Wiles were appointed as co-chair at Mercury public affairs from 2022 to November 7, 2024. She now is a current chief of staff of President Donald Trump in white House. “Consultant will provide strategic government relations and communications services (“Services”) to Client (Embassy of India). These services align with the Agreement’s terms and parameters. They include federal government relations and strategic media relations. Other services provided are…
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India’s Response to US’s Additional Tariffs: A Stand for Sovereignty

India’s Response to US’s Additional Tariffs: A Stand for Sovereignty

Trump imposed additional 25% tariffs on India taking the effective tariff to 50%, signed an executive order. New additional tariff will be effective from 27 August 2025. Trump remarked - India's continued purchase of Russian crude a concern of national security for US. Trump blames that India's continued purchase of crude from Russia is helping Russia in war financing against Ukraine. US earlier had imposed a 25% tariff from 7 August on Indian products. Now, they continue with an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports effective from August 27, 2025. India Responds Firmly India's stand on Trump's action has been…
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Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Shake Up India’s Trade Strategy

Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Shake Up India’s Trade Strategy

25% Tariff and Penalties Upend Prior Assumptions The Indian government’s approach to trade negotiations with the US has been thrown into uncertainty. This follows President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariffs on Indian goods effective August 1. An unspecified penalty is also linked to India’s defence and energy imports from Russia. Indian officials had previously expected some give and take in talks. They anticipated a manageable tariff gap versus China. They also hoped for respect for India’s key concerns, including agricultural protections and support for small manufacturers. https://twitter.com/TrumpTruthOnX/status/1950776077204513135 Officials: No Rushing Into Unequal Deals The Commerce and Industry Ministry…
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Trump 2.0: Will tariffs help MAGA or slowdown the global economy?

Trump 2.0: Will tariffs help MAGA or slowdown the global economy?

“Make America Great Again” was the ambitious dream Trump painted during his campaign. After being re-elected, he has taken similarly transformative steps to achieve this dream. One of them is the imposition of reciprocal or retaliatory tariffs. It started with 25% tariffs on Colombia on 27th of January. Similar tariffs on Canada, China etc followed. But what shook the world was when he unveiled global tariffs on 2nd of April. America's Liberation Day On 2 April 2025, Mr. Donald Trump announced tariffs to reduce trade imbalance and boost American manufacturing. He called this day “America’s Liberation Day”. He announced two…
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