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Tariffs · United StatesU.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on goods from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, escalating tensions between the world's two largest democracies and strategic partners. A punitive 25% tariff imposed due to India's purchases of Russian oil adds to Trump's prior 25% tariff on many products from India. It takes total duties to as high as 50% for goods such as garments, gems and jewellery, footwear, sporting goods, furniture and chemicals - among the highest imposed by the U.S. and on par with Brazil and China.See the Story
Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India for Buying Russian Oil Take Effect
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India-Pakistan Conflict · IndiaUS President Donald Trump has once again claimed that his intervention stopped a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan, saying that seven fighter jets were shot down during the "raging" hostilities, a figure he had earlier put at five, and that he used trade pressure to halt the hostilities.See the Story
Trump once again rakes up India-Pakistan "war," claims 7 jets downed, says trade pressure prevented nuclear conflict
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