US trade deal: Donald Trump says more announcements coming Wednesday; 14 nations notified so far

Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration will release at least seven more tariff letters to trading partners on Wednesday morning, followed by more in the afternoon (local time), escalating tensions ahead of the looming August 1 deadline for a new round of reciprocal tariffs.In a post on Truth…

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FSSAI warns e-commerce platforms over food safety lapses

AI-generated representative image MUMBAI: Food regulator FSSAI warned e-commerce platforms of “severe action” if they fail to comply with food safety protocols. In a meeting on Tuesday with companies, CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao directed platforms to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers, and other relevant information with the authority to ensure transparency…

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50% on copper, 200% on Pharma: Donald Trump talks of new US tariffs soon; ‘they’re going to be tariffed at a very…’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, while warning of a much steeper duty on pharmaceuticals that would come into effect after a grace period of at least a year. “Today we’re doing copper,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting, signalling movement in an ongoing investigation…

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US tariff haul: $100 billion already collected this year; treasury secretary Scott expects $300 billion by December

The United States has already collected $100 billion in tariffs this year, and the figure could triple to $300 billion by December, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Donald Trump.Trump, nodding in agreement, reiterated the administration’s firm stance, declaring that the real flow of tariff revenue…

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West Bengal to host ‘Business and Industry’ Conclave: Event likely later this year; things to know

The West Bengal government will host a ‘Business and Industry Conclave’ later this year, Amit Mitra, chief financial adviser to CM Mamata Banerjee, announced on Tuesday. The initiative is being viewed as a push to accelerate industrialisation in the state. Mitra said the conclave would be organised after the Puja festivities to give further momentum…

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Donald Trump reiterates warning! BRICS countries, including India, to be charged 10% additional tariffs; US President says group is ‘trying to destroy dollar’

Donald Trump’s 10% additional tariff warning to BRICS (AI image) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his warning of an additional 10% tariff on BRICS nations, including India. Trump alleged the BRICS group is working to weaken the US dollar. During a Cabinet meeting under his leadership, Trump issued a stern warning, stating: “BRICS…

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