India US Tariff Dispute News

- The Indian government has refuted media reports of the suspension of defence deals with the United States amid the tariff row. - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s scheduled visit to the US in the coming weeks, expected to include an official announcement on parts of the deal, has been cancelled. - The White House on Wednesday issued an order imposing an additional 25 percent in tariffs on Indian goods, raising the total levy to 50 percent.

- The White House on Wednesday issued an Executive Order imposing an additional 25 percentage points in tariffs on Indian goods, raising the total levy to 50%. - Earlier, Trump said there will be no trade negotiations with India until a dispute over tariffs is resolved, following his administration's decision to double tariffs on Indian imports. - US Representative Gregory Meeks said that any concerns should be addressed respectfully.

- Trump has reportedly stated that he will "substantially" increase tariffs on India, and New Delhi has made it clear that it will not yield to pressure. - Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova suggested, a new alliance could be on the brink after the US' tariffs announcement. - A new alliance named RICH—short for Russia, India, and China—could pose an even greater challenge to the United States than the BRICS

- Donald Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on India a few days ago - Trump on Monday (IST) announced that he would “substantially” raise tariffs on India - He accused New Delhi of buying massive amounts of Russian oil and selling it for big profits. - Trump on Tuesday said he may further increase tariffs on New Delhi within the next 24 hours.

As the tariff strain between India and the United States, the Eastern Command of the Indian Army on Tuesday shared an old newspaper clipping about Washington shipping arms to Pakistan since 1954. The report highlights how the US remained one of the key suppliers of arms to Islamabad till 1971. 

Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said that he will "substantially raise" the tariffs paid by India to the United States. He also stated that India is not only buying oil from Russia, but also selling it for big profits. 

In a post on the fact-check handle, MEA also refuted the claims that India is considering suspending or reviewing certain bilateral agreements with the U.S. Earlier, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply that there has been no formal discussion on F-35 fighter jets with Washington.

President Trump's recent decisions—particularly imposing tariffs on India—could bring consequences that may harm the U.S. economy. The rapid policy shifts now underway seem to reflect his growing awareness of those consequences.

Only a few days left before the July 9 deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Hopes of a limited trade deal between India and the United States still linger.