Mint Primer | Trump’s second stint: What’s in store for India?
2 months ago

Mint Primer | Trump’s second stint: What’s in store for India?

Live Mint  

As Donald Trump starts his second innings as US president, the world waits with bated breath—and nervously—to see if he will translate his disruptive campaign ideas into action. They could be in the areas of immigration, border security, deportation, trade tariffs and energy production where he is likely to dismantle predecessor Joe Biden’s policies. Trump’s personal chemistry with Prime Minister Narendra Modi also helped. However, experts warn India should watch out for Trump’s tendency to “flatter his enemies and unsettle his friends".

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How Trump’s tariffs can be opportunity in crisis for India
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1 week, 3 days ago

How Trump’s tariffs can be opportunity in crisis for India

Firstpost  

While Trump’s tariffs aren’t designed to help India, they may inadvertently provide the external catalyst needed for India’s economic transformation. India’s Historical Inward Focus India has a robust domestic market, which accounts for approximately 60 per cent of its GDP. The result was a 10-18 per cent cost disability in assembly and manufacturing compared to Southeast Asian rivals, leaving India’s …

How Trump’s tariffs can be opportunity in crisis for India
1 week, 3 days ago

How Trump’s tariffs can be opportunity in crisis for India

Firstpost  

While Trump’s tariffs aren’t designed to help India, they may inadvertently provide the external catalyst needed for India’s economic transformation. India’s Historical Inward Focus India has a robust domestic market, which accounts for approximately 60 per cent of its GDP. The result was a 10-18 per cent cost disability in assembly and manufacturing compared to Southeast Asian rivals, leaving India’s …

Mint Primer: If America slows, how might it hit India, others?
3 weeks ago

Mint Primer: If America slows, how might it hit India, others?

Live Mint  

Early indicators suggest that the US economy is slowing down. But it picked up in the second and third quarters to 3% and 3.1% respectively due to higher consumer and government spending, better private investment and improved exports. Soon after assuming office, Trump levied a 25% duty on all imports from Canada and Mexico, the US’ largest trading partners—followed by …

Mint Quick Edit | Indian factories need to get both busier and better
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mint Quick Edit | Indian factories need to get both busier and better

Live Mint  

Coming soon after relatively weak gross domestic product data, the purchasing managers’ index seems to validate a loss in factory-activity momentum. Data last week had shown India’s GDP grew 6.2% in the last quarter of 2024, up from the previous quarter’s 5.6% expansion, but the factory sector’s performance remained below par. Global conditions add a dose of uncertainty to its …

Mint Explainer: Will tariff reductions and a trade treaty with the US harm India?
1 month ago

Mint Explainer: Will tariff reductions and a trade treaty with the US harm India?

Live Mint  

India and the United States agreed to negotiate the first tranche of a mutually beneficial multi-sector bilateral trade agreement by late September after president Donald Trump threatened to impose reciprocal tariffs on goods from India and several other countries. The reciprocal tariffs, if and when imposed, will also hurt many developing countries including India, as it will make their goods …

Mint Quick Edit | Should Trump’s latest tariff salvos worry India?
1 month ago

Mint Quick Edit | Should Trump’s latest tariff salvos worry India?

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump seems to have expanded his tariffs further. These follow recent trade barriers against steel and aluminium imports, and also his declared plan for “reciprocal" levies. With the contours of US trade policy shape-shifting by the day, it is getting harder to figure out how one proposal squares up with the next. For India, his pharmaceutical tariffs …

Trump’s tariff plan poses risks for India-US bilateral trade: Goldman Sachs
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s tariff plan poses risks for India-US bilateral trade: Goldman Sachs

Live Mint  

While India’s trade surplus with the US doubled over the last decade to $35 billion in FY24, driven by electronics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, US President Donald Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariff plan could pose new challenges for Indian exports, Goldman Sachs Economics Research said in a report on Wednesday. Under President Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan, India could face three potential impacts: …

Mint Primer | Will PM’s visit help India dodge Trump’s tariffs?
1 month, 1 week ago

Mint Primer | Will PM’s visit help India dodge Trump’s tariffs?

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs to correct the US’s trade imbalance with other nations. That apart, India has conveyed that it is looking to substantially enhance energy trade with the US, especially in oil and gas, to bridge the trade gap. They are aimed at correcting the long-standing trade imbalance and cutting down the large and persistent trade …

India-US ties: Playing the Trump card with pragmatic realism
1 month, 1 week ago

India-US ties: Playing the Trump card with pragmatic realism

New Indian Express  

After the Prime Ministers of Israel and Japan and the King of Jordan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the fourth world leader Donald Trump hosted at the White House since becoming president. Soon after the president announced reciprocal tariffs, Modi and Trump spent four hours together in various engagements, showcasing strong personal chemistry, with discussions and outcomes reflecting a clear …

Who’s scared of tariffs? Trump’s war against Deep State has served India’s interests and will restore trust in ties
1 month, 1 week ago

Who’s scared of tariffs? Trump’s war against Deep State has served India’s interests and will restore trust in ties

Firstpost  

Transactionalism may be a dirty word in liberal lexicon, but a transactional Trump that looks out for American public’s interests is a far more preferred and sincere partner for an India tired of USAID operations aimed at subverting India’s sovereignty An India obsessed with protectionism may let go of opportunities to be a part of global supply chains as countries …

Who’s scared of tariffs? Trump’s war against Deep State has served India’s interests and will restore trust in ties
1 month, 1 week ago

Who’s scared of tariffs? Trump’s war against Deep State has served India’s interests and will restore trust in ties

Firstpost  

Transactionalism may be a dirty word in liberal lexicon, but a transactional Trump that looks out for American public’s interests is a far more preferred and sincere partner for an India tired of USAID operations aimed at subverting India’s sovereignty An India obsessed with protectionism may let go of opportunities to be a part of global supply chains as countries …

Explained: How Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs put India in line of fire
1 month, 1 week ago

Explained: How Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs put India in line of fire

India Today  

US President Donald Trump, just hours before his scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs, targeting countries that levy high duties on American imports. TARIFF HIKE IMPACT ON INDIA India currently imposes an average weighted tariff of 9.5 per cent on US exports, significantly higher than the 3 per cent tariff the Americans apply …

Modi and Trump’s bonhomie may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
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1 month, 1 week ago

Modi and Trump’s bonhomie may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding bonhomie with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday, eager to avoid tariffs that have been slapped on others and threats of further taxes and imports. Body language will be closely watched Modi had established a good working relationship with Trump …

From the India Today archives (2017) | Modi-Trump: Friends with benefits?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From the India Today archives (2017) | Modi-Trump: Friends with benefits?

India Today  

In diplomacy, when heads of state meet, personal chemistry is a key determinant of outcomes. Before Modi’s first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump on June 26, however, it was the US president who was mouthing the adjectives, tweeting that he considered the prime minister "a true friend". With Trump’s domestic popularity ratings dropping and his forays into international affairs bumpy, …

Mint Primer: How significant is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US Visit?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mint Primer: How significant is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US Visit?

Live Mint  

MUMBAI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will meet at the White House later this week to discuss trade, immigration, defence, and energy cooperation. His visit to the US, which follows that of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, reflects the growing stature of the Indo-US relationship. The visit will …

What Indian Americans think of Trump’s policies on immigration and tariffs and impact on India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What Indian Americans think of Trump’s policies on immigration and tariffs and impact on India

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump’s executive orders and presidential proclamations over his first 10 days in office include actions that will impact many South Asian Americans, including attempting to eliminate birthright citizenship, changing the H-1B Visa program, and hastening deportations of undocumented immigrants. I am not worried,” says Vinita Gupta about President Trump’s executive orders on immigration impacting the high tech sector …

Mint Primer | Are Trump’s tariffs on China and others a boon or bane for India?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mint Primer | Are Trump’s tariffs on China and others a boon or bane for India?

Live Mint  

Two weeks into his second term, US president Donald Trump kept his word and slapped tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China on 1 February. Through an executive order, Trump, disregarding warnings by economists, businessmen, and diplomats, imposed 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico. Trump had invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which empowers him …

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s at it again, sending mixed signals
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s at it again, sending mixed signals

Live Mint  

Signals from Washington are proving hard to decode. On one hand, US President Donald Trump’s statement of a likely visit as early as next month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlines the importance of bilateral ties. “China is a tremendous tariff maker, and India and Brazil, and so many other countries," he reportedly said, before asserting that he would put …

Trump's H-1B Visa Policy: Can Budget 2025 shield its impact on Indian tax collections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's H-1B Visa Policy: Can Budget 2025 shield its impact on Indian tax collections

New Indian Express  

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, the business world holds its breath - Trump 2.0's take on the H-1B visa program has the potential to reshape the economic landscape, both in the U.S. and India. Impact on Indian IT Sector Revenues India’s IT sector, a key driver of the nation’s economic growth, is heavily reliant on the ability …

Two democracies, common interests
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Two democracies, common interests

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the United States in February. India-US relations have warmed in the past few years to such an extent that they are expected to be firewalled from the change of guard in Washington, and Trump’s MAGA project and multiple policy reversals, which have unsettled the global order and …

Can India ward off Trump’s fury on illegal immigration?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can India ward off Trump’s fury on illegal immigration?

Live Mint  

With Donald Trump returning to power as the US President, India finds itself in a tough position, particularly on two fronts: trade and the migration of Indians to the US. Since India may be the third or fourth biggest source of illegal immigration to the US by some estimates, forging a cooperative relationship with Washington could help the country avoid …

Mint Primer | How will Make in America impact India?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mint Primer | How will Make in America impact India?

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump’s manufacturing push is a wake-up call for countries vying to be the next China. US President Donald Trump has laid out a carrot-and-stick strategy to boost his plan to ‘Make in America’. “My message to every business in the world is very simple: come make your product in America and we will give you among the …

Spare the H-1B visa programme
Top News
2 months ago

Spare the H-1B visa programme

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections has come on the back of support from a very diverse coalition. One of the most important conflicts between Trump’s diverse allies concerns a matter which is of great economic concern for India; the H-1B visa programme. To be sure, the H-1B visa has been a mutually beneficial programme and it has …

DC Edit | Sync policy with Trump’s US
2 months ago

DC Edit | Sync policy with Trump’s US

Deccan Chronicle  

Day 2 of the Donald Trump administration had hardly dawned before several issues cropped up in which many countries feel they will be affected by executive decisions taken in Washington. Fears over severe restrictions being clamped on H-1B visas through which India keeps sending many skilled workers to the United States were mollified with the Trump statement that he supported …

Trump’s mixed statements add to uncertainty among professionals, trade
2 months ago

Trump’s mixed statements add to uncertainty among professionals, trade

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: US President Donald Trump’s mixed statements on visa policy, immigration and trade tariffs have added to the uncertainty among professionals and the trade while leaving them confused. While taking over the presidency of the US, Trump had warned the BRICS nation, which includes India, that he would impose a 100 per cent tariff on imports if they continued their …

India scrambles to appease Trump amid fears over worker visas
2 months ago

India scrambles to appease Trump amid fears over worker visas

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. US secretary of state Marco Rubio and India’s foreign …

Trump tariff threat: India should reciprocate if U.S. imposes additional duties on domestic goods
2 months ago

Trump tariff threat: India should reciprocate if U.S. imposes additional duties on domestic goods

The Hindu  

India should respond with equal measures if the newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump imposes higher tariffs on domestic goods, trade experts say. They noted that India has previously implemented retaliatory customs duties on several U.S. products, such as apples, in response to what it deemed "illegal" tariffs imposed by America on certain steel and aluminium products. "Of course, India …

From the India Today archives (2024) | How India should deal with Donald Trump
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2 months ago

From the India Today archives (2024) | How India should deal with Donald Trump

India Today  

If genius is the ability to make the complex simple, then Donald Trump’s historic comeback as the 47th President of the United States can only serve as the best example of that. And while he may claim to be “a true friend” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with a $35.3 billion trade surplus in India’s favour, Trump is likely to …

Trump's return to power: From H-1B visas to energy independence, check what's in store for India
2 months ago

Trump's return to power: From H-1B visas to energy independence, check what's in store for India

India TV News  

As Donald Trump is set to assume the presidency in the United States, countries worldwide are bracing to establish good relations with the incoming administration. Impact on India-US trade ties Trump's return to the White House has sparked discussions regarding the potential implications for global trade as well as India's economy. The probable future of H-1B visas Those who seek …

Indian H-1B visa holders are avoiding travelling out of US amid fears of new restrictions: Report
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian H-1B visa holders are avoiding travelling out of US amid fears of new restrictions: Report

Firstpost  

The rise in fear is coming amid brewing debate among Trump supporters on whether the president should limit the number of H1-B visas awarded to foreign professionals every year Woried by the ongoing debate about US President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, reports are emerging that several Indian H-1B visa holders and avoiding travelling outside the United States. The rise in …

H-1B Backlash Shows Indians They’re Not So Special Anymore
2 months, 2 weeks ago

H-1B Backlash Shows Indians They’re Not So Special Anymore

Live Mint  

-- Indians have long been proud of what they see as their outperformance in the information technology sector. Some on the left, like Senator Bernie Sanders, joined in the right’s chorus, deriding H-1B recipients as “low-wage indentured servants.” The controversy seems oddly outdated to anyone familiar with the Indian IT sector. Digitalization has progressed enough that many lower-end jobs can …

Shashidhar Nanjundaiah | Indian-American Dream: So near yet so far, amidst row on H-1B visas
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shashidhar Nanjundaiah | Indian-American Dream: So near yet so far, amidst row on H-1B visas

Deccan Chronicle  

If ever there was an uncertain time for Indian professionals to vie for the proverbial land of milk and honey, it is now. On the other hand, a 2020 Trump administration executive order mandated migrant workers be paid more than locals, thus, according to Mr Trump, dissuading companies from hiring migrants. This time around, Mr Trump’s selection of a relatively …

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Donald Trump backs Indians in immigration battle

India Today  

As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the political coalition that propelled him to victory appears to be unravelling, even before his term begins. This fracture centres on a polarising issue: immigration—specifically, the H1B visa program, which allows U.S. companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers, predominantly from India. Opposing this view are figures like Musk, who …

Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Primer: How H-1B visas got caught in the MAGA debate

Live Mint  

It allows companies to hire foreign workers for specialized roles in the US. America’s tech industry heavily relies on engineers and professionals from countries like India, with over 70% of H-1B visa holders being Indian, highlighting their role in the US tech economy. The American Immigration Council notes that H-1B workers’ economic contributions may boost job opportunities for native-born workers …

U.S.-India ties will be strengthened, but expect tariff trouble, FTA push: Former Ambassador Juster
2 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S.-India ties will be strengthened, but expect tariff trouble, FTA push: Former Ambassador Juster

The Hindu  

Former Trump envoy to India says the new administrations will push hard on Iran sanctions, China challenge India should expect raised tariffs, and a renewed push to get a Free Trade Agreement finalised from the United States as Donald Trump gets set to begin a second term in office, said former Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster. In an exclusive interview …

Mint Primer: AI-positive? How Trump may grow India’s IT business
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Primer: AI-positive? How Trump may grow India’s IT business

Live Mint  

What do market movements indicate? The expected proposals include corporate tax cuts, sparking optimism about increased discretionary spending by US companies—a key market for IT services providers, which get 60–70% of their earnings from the US market. Interest rate cuts of 50 and 25 bps by the US Fed in September and November are likely to increase spending in the …

Mint Quick Edit | De-dollarization: Trump should target crypto, not Brics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | De-dollarization: Trump should target crypto, not Brics

Live Mint  

India has stayed off US President-elect Donald Trump’s target range so far, but Brics was the focus of his latest finger-wag. On Saturday, he asked the group’s members to commit that “they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar", or else “they will face 100% Tariffs and should expect …

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s non-trade tariff idea raises uncertainty
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s non-trade tariff idea raises uncertainty

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump is yet to take office, but he has been causing shudders around the world with what policies he might adopt. On Tuesday, Trump put out a post on social media announcing that his administration would impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China as his first …

Opinion: Making America Gated Again - India should know Trump means tariffs
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Making America Gated Again - India should know Trump means tariffs

India Today  

If there’s one tool that Donald Trump loves to use against other countries, it’s tariffs. The president-elect telegraphed his intention to impose tariffs on any and every country throughout the election campaign, so no one should be surprised that Trump announced he would impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China on Day 1 unless they took steps to …

Will US-India thrive under Trump amid 'China factor'? Fareed Zakaria explains
4 months, 1 week ago

Will US-India thrive under Trump amid 'China factor'? Fareed Zakaria explains

India Today  

Veteran journalist and geopolitical expert Fareed Zakaria on Monday expressed optimism about the trajectory of US-India relations under Donald Trump's regime and believed it to be a "golden opportunity" for India to end China's monopoly in manufacturing. Speaking to India Today TV's News Director Rahul Kanwal, Zakaria highlighted Trump's admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and predicted continued strengthening of …

Here’s why Trump 2.0 policies can put Indian IT in a quandary. Spending cuts, regulatory & policy changes may hurt
4 months, 1 week ago

Here’s why Trump 2.0 policies can put Indian IT in a quandary. Spending cuts, regulatory & policy changes may hurt

Live Mint  

When Donald Trump first took office in 2017, Wipro became the first Indian company to flag a US president as a business risk. According to an ET Prime report, Wipro’s annual filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission raised concerns over Trump’s policy stance, noting that his tariff and trade decisions could negatively impact their business in America. Trump’s …

Trump 2.0: The Indian IT sector may need to re-evaluate its US-centric model
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump 2.0: The Indian IT sector may need to re-evaluate its US-centric model

Live Mint  

The US has been the largest market for India’s IT services industry for decades, with companies like HCL, Infosys and TCS providing outsourced services to American firms across sectors. During his first presidency, the Trump administration made substantial changes to the H1B visa scheme, which is the lifeblood of the Indian IT industry’s operations in the US. The second Trump …

Trump's potential return sparks concerns over Indo-US trade ties, tariffs
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's potential return sparks concerns over Indo-US trade ties, tariffs

New Indian Express  

Donald Trump’s return as the 47th president of the US will likely put Indo-US trade ties under sharp focus. Trump has promised a fresh wave of tariffs under his ‘America first’ stance, which may adversely affect countries like India and its key sectors such IT, pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals and automotive parts. He even proposed import duty increases of 10-20 percent …

Trump's America First Agenda May Tighten H-1B Visa Rules: Experts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's America First Agenda May Tighten H-1B Visa Rules: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the 'America First' agenda, opined trade experts. Global Trade Research Initiative Founder Ajay Srivastava said that Trump may extend tariffs beyond China to include India and other …

How does Donald Trump's victory impact Indian students planning to move abroad?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How does Donald Trump's victory impact Indian students planning to move abroad?

India TV News  

Republican leader Donald Trump won the US presidential election for a second term on Wednesday in one of the most remarkable comebacks in American electoral history. Advocacy groups contend that Trump's proposed immigration reforms, especially his support for the elimination of birthright citizenship, may encounter constitutional challenges under the 14th Amendment. Potential changes could significantly affect this data, with ripple …

Trump’s win will affect the global economy
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s win will affect the global economy

The Hindu  

The return of Donald Trump as President of the world’s largest economy accounting for more than a quarter of the global GDP could mean a multiplicity of shifts, some of them detrimental, for several key economies, including India. It would mean a return to escalating trade wars; a continuation of economic protectionism; jettisoning multilateralism; and imposing restrictions on immigration into …

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s Immigration, Outsourcing Policies Can Hit India’s It Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: US President Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration laws, especially H-1B visas, and outsourcing can potentially restrict the American dreams of Indian professionals while impacting costs and growth of Indian IT companies. Stricter policies on outsourcing and possible restrictions on H-1B visas could disrupt India’s IT sector, which relies heavily on the US market. In his previous term, Trump’s …

Trump’s second coming: Hopes and dreams dangle for Indian techies and students
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s second coming: Hopes and dreams dangle for Indian techies and students

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Donald Trump’s electoral comeback has prompted some crystal-gazing into what his second term as American president could mean for Indian employees and students aspiring to move to the US. That said, domestic education and visa consultants are banking on Trump’s other rhetoric—to revive the US economy—to open a route at least for India’s much-vaunted technology employees and students pursuing …

Mint Explainer: What Trump’s victory means for US, India and rest of the world
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: What Trump’s victory means for US, India and rest of the world

Live Mint  

Donald Trump is poised to become only the second US president to secure a non-consecutive second term, following Grover Cleveland’s historic feat 131 years ago in 1893. Read this | A second Trump term is not good news—either for the US or the world If Trump’s stance on import tariffs takes shape, a trade war with China seems likely, destabilizing …

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