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India will lower tariffs on wide array of US industrial, agricultural goods to zero per cent: USTR Greer

New York/Washington:  The US said India will lower tariffs on a “vast array” of American industrial and agricultural goods, such as “fruits, vegetables”, to zero percent under the trade deal announced by President Donald Trump. The US described this as a “big win” while noting that India will continue to control “certain key areas” that…

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Business momentum between Indian-Singapore building steadily: SICCI

Singapore: India remains a key strategic focus, with momentum building steadily through both inbound and outbound business engagements, said Neil Parekh, chairman of the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI). Over the past year, SICCI has hosted multiple Indian delegations in Singapore, including senior government, institutional and university-led groups, creating direct dialogue with…

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Kevin Warsh’s Nomination: A Hawkish Pivot at the Fed Amid Trump’s Growth Agenda?

On January 30, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve Governor from 2006 to 2011, to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh’s term as Chair would begin in May 2026, pending Senate confirmation, which appears likely given Republican control of the chamber. The announcement sent immediate ripples…

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