Responding to the tariffs, the Ministry of External Affairs has said that the targeting of India is “unjustified and unreasonable”. “Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security,” it said
Former Donald Trump advisor Stephen Moore, of right-wing think tank ‘The Heritage Foundation’, looks on as the US President speaks about the economy, at the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. PIC/AFP
US President Donald Trump has ruled out the possibility of trade negotiations with India, until the issue of tariffs is resolved. “No, not until we get it resolved,” Trump said in the Oval Office in response to a question on whether he expects increased trade negotiations with India since he has announced 50 per cent tariffs on the country.
Last week, Trump had announced 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India that came into effect from August 7. He also signed an 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 the US on any country in the world. The additional 25 per cent duty will come into effect after 21 days or August 27.
Responding to the tariffs, the Ministry of External Affairs has said that the targeting of India is “unjustified and unreasonable”. “Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security,” it said.
Reacting to the developments, Rep Gregory Meeks, a Democrat and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Dems, on Thursday said, “Trump’s latest tariff tantrum risks years of careful work to build a stronger US-India partnership. Concerns should be addressed in a mutually respectful way consistent with our democratic values,” Rep Meeks said in a post on X.
Court blocks birthright order for fourth time
A federal judge in Maryland late on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily, issuing the fourth court decision blocking the president’s birthright citizenship order nationwide since a key US Supreme Court ruling in June. US District Judge Deborah Boardman’s preliminary injunction was expected after she said last month she would issue such an order if the case were returned to her by an appeals court. The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case back to her later in July.
Donald Trump boosts federal law presence in Washington DC
The White House said on Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation’s capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Donald Trump’s suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city. “Washington DC is an amazing city, but it has been plagued by violent crime for far too long. President Trump has directed an increased presence of federal law enforcement to protect innocent citizens. There will be no safe harbour for violent criminals in DC,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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