In a strong statement on global trade, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed Canberra’s position that Australia does not support tariffs as a tool of economic policy, emphasizing that open markets and free trade remain the cornerstone of the nation’s economic and diplomatic strategy. Her remarks come at a time when many countries, including…
The United States has officially issued a notice confirming the imposition of a steep 50% tariff on Indian imports, set to take effect from 12:01 AM EST on August 27, 2025. The move, authorized under Executive Order 14329 signed by President Donald Trump on August 6, doubles the existing 25% tariff rate and marks a…
The announcement of Sergio Gor as the next United States Ambassador to India has been met with cautious optimism in New Delhi, with officials and foreign policy experts acknowledging the overdue appointment as a welcome step toward stabilizing strained bilateral ties. However, Gor’s simultaneous designation as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs has…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit India soon, with both governments working to finalize the “precise date” of the high-profile diplomatic engagement. The confirmation came from Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, who described the visit as a “great achievement” in the evolving bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Kyiv. The visit, which…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025, strategic affairs expert Brahma Chellaney has warned that the geopolitical context surrounding India-China relations has shifted dramatically. In a post on X, Chellaney highlighted “two significant developments” that, in his view,…
In a fresh escalation of rhetoric against India’s energy diplomacy, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has accused New Delhi of acting as a “laundromat for the Kremlin” by refining discounted Russian crude oil and selling it at premium prices globally. The remark follows Navarro’s earlier branding of India as the “maharaja of tariffs,” and…
In a sharply-worded rebuttal to the Trump administration’s criticism of India’s energy trade with Russia, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he was “very perplexed” by the logic behind the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff penalty on Indian goods over Russian oil purchases. Speaking in Moscow alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov,…
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has called on President Donald Trump to reconsider his administration’s aggressive tariff stance against India, urging him to treat the South Asian nation as a “prized partner” rather than a trade adversary. Her remarks come amid growing diplomatic unease over Washington’s proposed 50% tariffs on Indian…
In a firm diplomatic rebuttal, India has categorically denied allegations made by the interim government of Bangladesh regarding purported anti-Bangladesh political activities being conducted from Indian soil. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement on August 20, 2025, clarifying that India “does not allow political activities against other countries” and has no knowledge…
In a striking geopolitical development, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has claimed that former President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on India’s Russian oil imports was a key trigger for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unexpected visit to Alaska. The meeting, which took place on Sunday, has drawn global attention not only for its location but for…
