The Government of India has taken a major decision, announcing that from August 25, 2025, most postal services to the United States will be suspended. India Post has clarified that for now, only ordinary letters, documents, and gift items valued up to 100 US dollars will be allowed. Parcel and merchandise bookings have been stopped. … Read more
India Freezes US Defence Deals: The longstanding defence cooperation between India and the United States suffered a serious blow after the US imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports on 6 August. In a sharp response, the Indian government has put a temporary freeze on arms and surveillance aircraft purchases from the US. The … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA), which includes a remittance tax, could pose a serious threat to the Indian economy. The bill proposes a 3.5% tax on money transferred from the US to other countries, primarily affecting H-1B visa holders, L-1 visa holders, and Green Card holders. Experts estimate that if … Read more
Newly elected US President Donald Trump has once again ignited the flames of a trade war by announcing a steep increase in tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from India — from 25% to 50%. This decision, effective from 4 June 2025, comes as a major economic blow to Indian exporters, especially at a time … Read more