Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs come into effect, hitting dozens of U.S. trading partners

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters ahed of boarding Marine One to depart for New Jersey, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 1, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal” tariffs took effect on Thursday, imposing higher duties on many of the country’s trading partners’ exports to…

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The changing shades of U.S.-India ties

Members of the Indian Youth Congress protest against the Modi government’s silence on the 26% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in New Delhi, India, on April 5, 2025. Amarjeet Kumar Singh | Anadolu | Getty Images In February, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged warm greetings and bear…

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Higher prices, less choice, job losses

President Trump‘s trade war has already loomed large over the back-to-school and holiday season ordering of retailers. Spring season is next, and it is occurring just as Trump’s latest sweeping global tariffs take effect. While Spring 2026 may seem relatively far off into the future, for retailers, now is the time of year when they…

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