Oil
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Iran Braces for Conflict as U.S. Armada Nears
Oil prices surged overnight, reflecting investor anxiety over potential disruption in Gulf shipping lanes
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Missed Call, Missed Deal
In August 2025, Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, citing India’s continued purchases of Russian oil.
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U.S. Tightens Grip on Venezuela’s Oil
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela will hand over 30–50 million barrels of oil currently locked in storage due to sanctions.
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U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in Madrid
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and trade negotiator Li Chenggang in Madrid
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U.S.–India Trade Tensions Escalate
Trump slams India-U.S. trade ties as “a totally one-sided disaster” following Modi’s China visit
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India’s Geopolitical Balancing Game
Indian leaders call this economic blackmail, but remain firm. PM Modi stated, “India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders
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India’s Export Engine Faces U.S. Tariff Shock
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed an additional 25% duty on Indian goods, stacking on top of the existing 25%, bringing total tariffs to 50%
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U.S. Trade Strategy, Trump’s Unorthodox Playbook
The strategy is described as “ad-hoc and contradictory,” with Trump leveraging trade pressure to extract deals
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Apple Expands iPhone Production in India Amid U.S.–India Tensions
Apple is ramping up iPhone 17 production at five factories in India
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Trump Penalizes India Over Russian Oil — More Tariffs May Follow
New Delhi called the move “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable,” stressing that its energy imports are based on market needs and national security
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Modi to Visit China After 7 Years Amid Rising US Tensions
Narendra Modi will travel to Tianjin, China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit starting August 31
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Trade Tensions Escalate: India vs. U.S. & EU
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to “substantially raise” tariffs on Indian exports
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US–EU Trade Pact: 15% Tariff Deal to Avert War
United States and the European Union reached a major framework trade deal imposing a 15% import tariff
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Can Iran Actually Block the World’s Most Important Oil Route?
Iran to block the World’s most important oil route? What will be the Global impacts
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Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S. Strikes on Iran, Markets React
Oil Prices Surge amid U.S. Strikes on Iran















