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50% tariffs on India to blow back on Trump? US GDP could shrink 40–50 bps, inflation to flare: SBI report

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State Bank of India’s analysis suggests that the recent US tariffs on Indian goods could negatively impact the American economy. The report projects a potential ...

US economy: Consumer confidence slips again in August; job market fears rise for eighth month

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US consumer confidence dipped slightly in August, fueled by persistent worries about the labor market. The Conference Board’s index fell to 97.4, reflecting weakened short-term ...

US-Intel investment: Donald Trump says deal will make US ‘richer’; ‘will strike more such deals’

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Donald Trump has lauded a landmark $11 billion deal with Intel, predicting it will enrich the US and create jobs. He criticized opponents of the ...

Debt alarm: US national debt hits record $37 trillion, pace doubles with trillion added every five months

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The US national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, exceeding pre-pandemic forecasts due to Covid-19 spending and recent tax cuts. Experts warn that this rapid debt ...

‘The only thing to stop America would be…’: Trump’s reciprocal tariffs take effect at midnight; billions to start flowing into US

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President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs effective at midnight, targeting countries allegedly exploiting the US. He claimed billions would flow into the US, attributing potential ...

Trump’s tariff treasure: US ‘taking in so much money’ – but where is it going?

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US President Trump touts billions in tariff revenue, but its use remains unclear. While the government collected nearly $30 billion last month alone, a 242% ...

‘Let’s call it seed money’: Donald Trump says Japan to invest $550 billion in US to lower tariffs — but deal still unclear

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Donald Trump claims Japan will invest $550 billion in the US under a new trade framework, though details remain under negotiation. Trump suggests the US ...

Donald Trump’s aggressive trade moves: US President indicates he won’t go below 15% tariff rate; ‘we’ll have a straight…’

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US President Donald Trump has signaled a potential shift in trade strategy, suggesting a baseline tariff of 15% for most nations, potentially reaching 50% for ...

‘Massive trade deal’: Donald Trump announces 15% reciprocal tariffs for Japan; reveals $550 billion investment plan, says US to get 90% of profits

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Donald Trump declared the completion of a significant trade agreement with Japan, averting a threatened 25% tariff. The deal includes a 15% American tariff on ...

India-US trade deal: Fifth round of talks for BTA completed; both countries aim to finalise interim deal ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline

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India and the United States concluded the fifth round of BTA negotiations in Washington, aiming to finalize an interim trade deal before August 1 to ...