US tariffs

The Times reports that Britain is preparing to impose tariffs on electric cars imported from China. The move would follow similar steps by the United States and the European Union, which have raised import duties on Chinese electric vehicles over concerns about state subsidies giving Chinese manufacturers an unfair price advantage in Western markets. Details of the tariff levels and timing have not yet been confirmed by the government.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has delivered a pointed public criticism of the United States, taking aim at former President Donald Trump over Washington's stance on Pakistan-based terrorism, American F-16 sales to Pakistan, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and US tariff policy. The remarks have drawn wide attention, with commentators debating whether they signal a tougher turn in India-US relations and a warning to Washington over its balancing act between New Delhi and Islamabad.

Analysts warn that a prolonged trade war with Canada could damage Massachusetts' economy, which relies heavily on cross-border trade. Canada is one of the state's largest trading partners, and sustained tariffs or retaliation could raise costs for businesses and consumers and disrupt key industries. Observers in the region are weighing how deep the economic impact could go if tensions persist.

Forbes examines what it would mean for trade if Canada were to join the European Union, a prospect that has surfaced periodically in Canadian political debate. Analysts point to the scale of tariff-free access Canada would gain across the EU single market, but also the obstacles: Canada's geography, its close economic ties to the United States, and EU requirements that candidates be European.

Tariffs on Mexican tomatoes introduced under the Trump administration are raising costs for US restaurants, and some owners warn that the complimentary chips and salsa traditionally served to diners may have to go. The levies increase the price of a staple ingredient used in salsa, prompting concern across the hospitality industry about squeezing already thin margins.

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has taken aim at US President Donald Trump over his tariff policy, reportedly delivering his criticism in the comedic style of his famous character Munna Bhai from the Munna Bhai MBBS films. A Hindi news report quotes him asking, in a play on words, why everything has become 'tariff-tariff'. The clip has drawn attention in India, with viewers sharing the actor's satirical take on Trump's trade measures.

India's finance minister says trade negotiations between India and the United States have reached a plateau, with no immediate breakthrough in sight despite ongoing discussions. The remarks come as both countries continue working toward a trade agreement, and the slowdown in progress is drawing attention given the stakes for tariffs and market access between the two economies.

Quebec is holding a provincial election in which sovereignty, long the defining issue of its politics, has been eclipsed by concerns over US President Donald Trump and his tariff threats against Canada. Analysts say the economic shock from Washington has pushed the independence question to the sidelines as parties focus on protecting Quebec's economy and responding to US trade pressure.

Canada's Conservative opposition is challenging Prime Minister Mark Carney's trade strategy with the United States amid an ongoing tariff standoff. The political divide in Ottawa is intensifying as US negotiators resist concessions, putting pressure on Carney's approach to defending Canadian industries and securing a deal with Washington.

UK ministers are preparing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, which could push up prices for British buyers. Chinese-made EVs have grown quickly in the UK market thanks to competitive pricing, and new import duties would make models from brands such as BYD, MG and Nio more expensive. The move follows similar action by the EU and US, as Western governments seek to protect domestic carmakers.

The UK business secretary is considering imposing tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, according to a Financial Times report. The move would follow similar steps by the US and EU, which have raised duties on Chinese EVs over subsidies. The deliberation has drawn attention from the automotive industry, which is watching how Britain balances trade policy with keeping EV prices competitive.

The UK is reportedly preparing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, coming under pressure from the European Union to align with its own trade measures against subsidised Chinese EV imports. The move would affect Chinese manufacturers such as BYD, whose shares trade in the US over-the-counter market. The reports have drawn attention from investors and trade watchers concerned about escalating protectionism in the EV sector.

Kevin Hassett, a top White House economic adviser, declared that the US economy is 'stronger than ever' under President Trump. The claim was carried by Fox Business and Fox News. Critics are likely to push back, pointing to mixed indicators such as tariffs, inflation and job growth, making the strength of the economy a contested talking point.

The UK is reportedly considering imposing special tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China. The move would follow similar steps taken by the EU and the US, which have raised trade barriers against Chinese EVs over subsidies and market-flooding concerns. No formal decision or timeline has been announced, and the British government has not confirmed the reports.

China and Vietnam are building closer transport and logistics connections between their exporters, as US trade pressure weighs on both countries. The South China Morning Post reports the two are establishing stronger shipping links, a sign of deepening regional supply-chain cooperation as exporters adapt to American tariffs and seek more efficient routes for goods moving through Southeast Asia.

A US Supreme Court ruling is being described as making the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement even more critical for Canada. Canadian officials and trade watchers are weighing how the decision could affect tariff and trade policy arguments ahead of the treaty review, with commentary framing Canada's position in the negotiations as more exposed than before.

China and Vietnam are establishing closer transport links as the United States applies mounting pressure on global trade. The two export powerhouses are strengthening cross-border logistics and connectivity, a move widely read as an effort to reinforce supply chains between Asian manufacturing hubs at a time when US tariffs and trade measures are reshaping export routes and forcing companies to diversify.