America’s Tariff War Deepens as Dozens of Countries Brace for Revised ‘Reciprocal’ U.S. Tariffs

America’s Tariff War Deepens as Dozens of Countries Brace for Revised ‘Reciprocal’ U.S. Tariffs

After months of negotiations, pauses, and delays, a sweeping new tariff slate took effect Thursday—marking a new era in U.S. trade policy, with import rates reaching their highest levels since the Great Depression.

The Hits and Misses of Indian Budget 2015

The Hits and Misses of Indian Budget 2015

With India having the world’s second largest population and the maximum number of poor people in the world, the Indian budget 2015 could be a turning point for the poor and the unemployed. While many have supported the budget, others have criticized it for being very ‘pro-corporate’. The Indian Budget has been more or less termed as “stable” in its approach allowing more public spending through emphasis on strategic plans that could modernize India’s infrastructure.