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Meet Neal Katyal, Indian-origin lawyer at centre of US Supreme Court verdict against Trump tariffs
On Friday, the US Supreme Court might have given Donald Trump one of the biggest setbacks of his second term by striking down his tariffs. But at the heart of the blow to Trump was the arguments that made by an Indian-origin lawyer who has emerged as a significant figure in the landmark Supreme Court judgment that has left Trump angry.
Will Indian exports face only 10% US tariffs now? White House signals major reset
In a major shift in global trade policy, the United States has announced a reset of its tariffs, which lowers duties on Indian exports from 18% to 10%. This move comes just weeks after the landmark India-US trade agreement that had already reduced tariffs significantly. A White House official said the new 10% global tariff applies to all major trading partners, with previous rates of 15% for Switzerland, South Korea, the EU, and Japan, and 20% for Vietnam. The United Kingdom remains at 10%.
Saudi clarifies regional HQ not mandatory in all government tenders under new exemption rules
Saudi Arabia has eased its strict 2024 rule barring foreign firms without regional headquarters from government contracts. A new framework allows structured exemptions for projects needing specialized expertise or strong financial competitiveness. This move aims to maintain policy objectives while ensuring access to critical skills and competitive bids, with an electronic portal streamlining the exemption process.
Tariff ruling: Meet the Trump-appointed Supreme Court judges who went against him
At the heart of the case was whether Trump could use emergency powers under a national-security law to impose broad tariffs on imports. The Supreme Court ruled that the statute did not authorise such sweeping action. It held that tariffs are essentially a form of taxation, and under the Constitution, the power to impose taxes rests with Congress.
'Nothing changes': Trump says India-US trade deal secure after SC ruling, New Delhi to pay 10% tariffs
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that there will be no change to the India US trade deal, despite the Supreme Court of the United States striking down his earlier reciprocal tariffs. "Nothing changes, they’ll be paying tariffs, and we will not be paying tariffs," Trump said when asked about the impact of the ruling on the agreement being finalised with India.
Meet Asha Sharma: Indian-origin executive named CEO of Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO of its gaming division, succeeding Phil Spencer. Sharma, with a background in AI and platform leadership, aims to refocus on Xbox's core audience amidst industry challenges like slowing revenue and intense competition. This significant leadership shift signals a strategic reset for Xbox.
‘That could’ve been me’: Gordon Ramsay breaks down over brother’s heroin addiction in raw new Netflix series
With six episodes released, Being Gordon Ramsay offers an unfiltered portrait of the celebrity chef as he launches five restaurants in London’s 22 Bishopsgate. Beyond business, the series explores his turbulent childhood, violent alcoholic father and enduring guilt over his brother’s heroin addiction, revealing how proximity to failure continues to fuel his relentless drive.
'Deeply disappointing,' says Donald Trump on US Supreme Court striking down Tariffs - Top quotes
President Trump expressed deep disappointment and shame over the Supreme Court's ruling deeming his reciprocal tariffs illegal. He accused the court of being swayed by foreign interests and a small political movement, calling some justices "fools and lapdogs" for their perceived disloyalty to the constitution. This decision significantly impacts the President's trade war strategy.
US Supreme Court quashes Trump's tariff orders: Does it mean zero tariff on India? Explained
The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision of the US Supreme Court centres on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs he imposed on nearly every other country. It's the first major piece of Trump's broad agenda to come squarely before the nation's highest court, which he helped shape with the appointments of three conservative jurists in his first term.
‘Extremely brave’: Trump jokes about giving himself the Congressional Medal of Honor — is it possible?
Former President Donald Trump humorously suggested he considered awarding himself the Congressional Medal of Honor after a 2018 visit to US troops in Iraq. He acknowledged this would be a significant stretch, as the award is reserved for military personnel demonstrating extreme bravery. Trump mentioned he might "test the law" someday.
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- Meet Neal Katyal, Indian-origin lawyer at centre of US Supreme Court verdict against Trump tariffs
- Will Indian exports face only 10% US tariffs now? White House signals major reset
- Saudi clarifies regional HQ not mandatory in all government tenders under new exemption rules
- Tariff ruling: Meet the Trump-appointed Supreme Court judges who went against him
- 'Nothing changes': Trump says India-US trade deal secure after SC ruling, New Delhi to pay 10% tariffs
