Trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day visit to India, where he is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in the annual bilateral summit between the two nations. During the trip, India and Russia are expected to finalize several agreements. The visit follows increased pressure from the United States on India to cut down on its purchases of Russian oil. It also coincides with efforts by the U.S. administration, led by President Donald Trump, to mediate

US President Donald Trump has declared an immediate halt to all ongoing trade discussions with Canada in response to a televised ad criticizing the tariffs he implemented against the country. The commercial, funded by Ontario’s provincial government, featured a quote from former President Ronald Reagan—widely regarded as a conservative icon—stating that tariffs "hurt every American." Reacting on social media, Trump denounced the ad as "FAKE" and "egregious,"