June 8, 2025
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Trade war: How India could be Trump’s trump card in ‘encircling’ China

India stands apart in Trump’s Asia policy. (AI image for representation only) US President Donald Trump’s economic team is rapidly advancing a new global strategy to box in China – not just with tariffs, but with alliances. At the center of this plan? India.Treasury secretary Scott Bessent, emerging as Trump’s surprise lead negotiator, has outlined […]

Why Trump Paused Tariffs: Behind 90-day pause on tariffs: ‘Bessent, Lutnick told Trump their phones were…’

Donald Trump was under tremendous pressure from friends, CEOs, reports claimed. While the White House described Donald Trump’s U-turn on tariffs as “the art of the deal”, insiders aware of what transpired behind the announcement of the 90-day pause said there was tremendous pressure from CEOs, friends, GOP senators, markers and bond prices. Axios reported […]

Donald Trump: ‘Xi is a smart guy’: Donald Trump praises Chinese president, predicts ‘very good deal’ with China despite tariff standoff

Trump praises Chinese president, predicts ‘very good deal’ with China despite tariff standoff (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced optimism that a deal with China is still within reach, even as tensions between the two superpowers escalated following his decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%. Speaking to reporters […]