President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced sweeping and substantial tariffs on India, one of America’s most important trading partners. In addition to a 25% tariff that is set to go into effect Thursday,

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarks on a crucial visit to India to discuss confidence-building measures and restore ties strained by the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. His visit sets the stage for Prime Minister Modi's upcoming trip to China later this month.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will be in India for boundary talks with NSA Doval, ahead of PM Modi's China trip for the SCO summit. Discussions will focus on the LAC situation, confidence-building measures,

A key highlight of Wang Yi’s Delhi visit will be his meeting with PM Narendra Modi, NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The visit comes as India recalibrates its foreign policy in the wake of the Trump administration’s tariff blitz,

Wang Yi's visit is largely seen as part of ongoing efforts by the two neighbours to rebuild their relationship.

New U.S. taxes on American imports, even at 25 percent, will hurt many Indian businesses and may put vast numbers of people out of work.

However, he did not mention the US President or the US in his speech. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

PM Modi also pointed to the transformation in the mobile phone sector, noting that “Eleven years ago, India imported most of its mobile phones. Today, the majority of Indians use Made in India phones, and India now manufactures and exports 30 to 35 crore mobile phones annually.”

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced additional 25% tariff on India for its purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the United States on its ally to 50%.