Foreign affairs experts have criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to impose reciprocal tariffs on India, calling it a "foolish endeavour" that will disturb the global trade structure. Former diplomat KP Fabian expressed concern over the move, stating that it would not only affect India but also impact international trade as a whole.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/foolish-endeavour-will-disturb-trade-structure-foreign-affairs-experts-on-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs-on-india/US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will impose "reciprocal tariffs" on imports from other countries starting next month, matching tariffs on its exports. This move may significantly impact global trade dynamics.
https://indiatoday.in/business/story/what-are-reciprocal-tariffs-us-president-donald-trump-congress-address-2689116-2025-03-05The US has imposed tariffs on Canada and China, with President Trump announcing a "reciprocal" tariff plan that will match the tariffs provided by other countries. The tariffs have sparked retaliatory measures from Canada and China, with Mexico planning to announce its response. The trade war is expected to cause economic harm, worsen inflation, and result in layoffs. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has suggested that there may be carveouts for certain sectors, such as autos, but the administration's stance on tariffs remains firm.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-grants-one-month-exemption-for-us-automakers-from-new-tariffs-on-imports-from-mexico-canada/article69295994.eceThe United States has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine due to a breakdown in relations between Kyiv and the White House following a public falling-out between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CIA director John Ratcliffe confirmed that this pause is temporary, and US intelligence sharing will resume as Ukraine seeks to counter the Russian invasion.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/us-pause-intelligence-sharing-ukraine-russia-war-4979556UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomed Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit, which includes the opening of two new consulates in Belfast and Manchester. The move is expected to boost the £41 billion trade partnership between the UK and India. During his meeting with Lammy at Chevening House, Jaishankar discussed ways to "supercharge" bilateral ties, including a relaunched Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiation. The two leaders also touched on global challenges such as climate change, Russia's war in Ukraine, and opportunities for citizens in both countries through collaboration in sectors like Artificial Intelligence and telecoms.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/india-and-uk-to-strengthen-ties-through-new-consulates-and-trade-talks-13868788.htmlThe US has suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine, but it is unclear if this affects ties between Ukraine and other Western powers such as the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman, Dave Pares, declined to confirm whether the UK is still receiving intelligence from the US, stating that Britain will continue to support Ukraine in all aspects of defense and security.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11067219/us-intelligence-sharing-ukraine-paused/The US is facing concerns about its economic power and technological innovation, with a decline in respondents believing it will remain the world's dominant economic power by 2035. A survey of 357 global experts found that nearly half (47.4%) believe China will lead an alliance with Russia, Iran, and North Korea, which may rival the G7 group consisting of the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the UK. The same survey predicts a 15% increase in attempts by China to invade Taiwan, with 45% of experts expecting a shooting war between Russia and NATO within the next decade.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14430825/world-look-like-2035-experts-ww3.htmlUkraine's President Zelenskiy is working to repair ties with the US, a key military supporter, following a public disagreement over how to end the war in Ukraine. A meeting between Ukrainian and US officials has been scheduled, with Zelenskiy citing "positive movement" and hoping for results within the week. This comes after CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced that the US had paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40351428/zelenskiy-hails-positive-movement-in-relations-with-usThe United States has paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine following a disagreement between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump over convening peace talks with Russia. The suspension of intelligence sharing could impact Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian missile strikes. However, after pressure from the US, Zelensky has agreed to negotiate with Russia, and there have been reports of "positive movement" in co-operation between the two sides. CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that the pause in intelligence sharing may be short-lived as relations improve between Zelensky and Trump.
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