‘Effective from February 24’: All you need to know about Trump’s new 10% global tariffs

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation imposing a 10 per cent temporary import surcharge on most goods entering the United States, after the Supreme Court deemed the tariffs imposed on different countries “illegal”.Thereafter, invoking emergency powers under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to address what he described as “fundamental…

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PM Modi to meet Brazilian President Lula: Critical minerals, trade cooperation – what’s on agenda

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in New Delhi on Saturday, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, boosting trade ties, and advancing strategic supply chain partnerships. The visit comes amid India’s push to reduce dependence on China, which dominates global rare…

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Received an ITR refund email or SMS alert? Income Tax Department has an important warning for taxpayers

The Income Tax Department has cautioned taxpayers against a surge in refund-related fraud attempts, warning that scammers are exploiting delays and heightened expectations around tax refunds through fake emails, phone calls and SMS messages.In a message posted on X, the department urged taxpayers not to share one-time passwords (OTPs), bank details or personal information in…

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SC verdict on Trump tariffs: Dissent highlights India in Russia oil context

India found itself directly referenced in a landmark US Supreme Court judgment limiting presidential tariff authority, after justices examined how tariffs imposed under emergency powers were used as tools of foreign policy– including pressure linked to Russian oil imports.The ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)…

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Trump tariffs trashed: US businesses fret as court ruling ‘worryingly silent’ over refunds

Thousands of US businesses scored a major victory after the US Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. However, while companies welcomed the decision, the process of getting refunds worth billions of dollars is expected to be slow and complex.In a landmark ruling with global economic implications, the court said Trump…

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