Global News Podcast Trump hits India with 50% tariffs
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Aug 27, 2025 The U.S. has imposed steep tariffs on India, sparking economic tension amid accusations of coercion. Denmark is embroiled in a diplomatic spat with the U.S. over covert operations in Greenland. A disturbing trend of AI-generated Holocaust narratives raises ethical red flags. Efforts to revitalize peat bogs are highlighted as a strategy against climate change. Protests over pigeon feeding restrictions in Mumbai clash with debates on military conscription in Germany, while Bolsonaro faces significant legal challenges in Brazil.
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Tariffs Aim To Coerce India
- The US imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods to punish continued purchases of Russian oil and weapons.
- India calls it economic coercion and may resist to protect energy prices and farmers.
Mumbai Manufacturers Feel The Shock
- Vishwanshu Agrawal and Archana Shukla described immediate business pain from the tariff shock, with orders drying up.
- Firms are seeking alternative markets like the UK, South America and the UAE to survive.
Greenland Influence Sparks Diplomatic Row
- Danish authorities allege US-linked covert influence efforts aimed to push Greenland toward independence.
- Copenhagen summoned the US top diplomat, treating the claims as a serious diplomatic breach.