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India faces the threat of 50% mark ups on imports into the US

India faces the threat of 50% mark ups on imports into the US

Update: 2025-08-07
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As US president Donald Trump's global tariffs regime comes into place, we discuss what effect it will have on the international trade architecture.

India faces a threat of 50% mark ups on what it sells to the US, with Washington unhappy over Delhi's purchase of oil from Russia. But will India ever wean itself off Russian supplies?

Meanwhile Trump's claiming a big win as Apple commits to an extra hundred billion dollars in investment in the States.

Elsewhere we hear of the summer of stink as bin workers strike in many US cities, and Roger Hearing talks about 'the sage of Omaha' during his last months as the world's most famous investor.

Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.

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India faces the threat of 50% mark ups on imports into the US

India faces the threat of 50% mark ups on imports into the US

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