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In the face of Trump’s tariffs, India must secure oil supply chains, assert sovereignty

Despite the naivete he has displayed in his dealings with Trump, PM Modi is not responsible for his perfidy

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Aug. 2: Trump slaps new tariffs on India, Bolsonaro is placed under house arrest, and Japan faces scorching heat.

India should consider whether cheap Russian oil beneficial after US imposes tariffs: Nobel laureate Banerjee - OrissaPOST

New Delhi: India should consider whether the cheap oil imports from Russia are ‘worth it’ after the Trump administration announced an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee has said. Last week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order, slapping an additional 25 per cent levy on India for New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, bringing the total duties to 50 per cent — among the highest imposed by…

India’s Firm Stand Against US Tariffs: Asserting Economic Sovereignty in a Multipolar Trade Order

The escalating India-US tariff dispute marks a significant juncture in global trade dynamics. The US imposing a 50% tariff on key Indian exports represents the usage of economic coercion as a geopolitical tool. This move illustrates the growing willingness of the powerful states to weaponize trade as a strategic objective. India’s firm rejection anchors its orientation towards economic sovereignty, even if it means sacrificing short-term economi…