Tariff impact: Donald Trump’s new import duties could push US factory costs up to 4.5%, economists warn; flag risks to jobs, AI growth and margins

As President Donald Trump prepares to implement a sweeping set of new import tariffs starting August 1, a new analysis suggests these policies could significantly strain US manufacturers by raising their costs between 2% and 4.5%. The research, conducted by the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, warns that such increases may crimp already-thin profit margins,…

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India-US trade deal: As Donald Trump’s deadline nears, more talks needed – but last-minute breakthrough not ruled out

Talks are stalemated over the issue of farm tariffs and India’s reluctance to allow genetically modified soybean and maize, among other things. (AI image) New Delhi: With barely two days to go for Trump’s tariffs to return, Indian and American officials are engaged in seeking to arrive at common ground on customs duties.Although the prospects…

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Wistron to expand India operations: Telangana unit planned with Rs 1,000 crore investment; focus on non-iPhone hardware

Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron, which sold its Karnataka iPhone facility to Tata Electronics in 2023, is now planning an electronics production unit in Telangana with a proposed investment of Rs 1,000 crore, according to informed Economic Times sources.The company is currently looking for suitable land in Hyderabad to establish a facility dedicated to manufacturing servers, routers…

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TCS layoffs: IT ministry ‘closely monitoring’ 12,000 job cuts, claims report; IT union calls tech firm’s move illegal

The Ministry of Information Technology is monitoring developments following TCS‘s announcement to reduce its workforce by over 12,000 staff, according to PTI sources. Officials, cited by the news agency, claimed the IT Ministry is closely following the situation and maintaining communication with the technology company. The ministry seeks to understand the root causes behind this…

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Tensions escalate at Sona BLW: Cease-and-desist notice issued to Rani Kapur; late Sunjay Kapur’s mother accused of spreading ‘malafide’ information

Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Rani Kapur, mother of former chairman Sunjay Kapur, demanding she stop disseminating unlawful and defamatory information, according to informed sources, quoted by Economic Times.The notice demands Rani withdraw her July 24 letter to the board, shareholders and stakeholders within 24 hours. The company…

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