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Price Hikes and Public Outcry: US Brands Brace for Boycotts Over Proposed Tariffs

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September 1, 2025

A split image showing the logos of PepsiCo and McDonald’s on one side and a graphic of rising inflation arrows on a price tag on the other. Alt Text: Pepsi and McDonald’s logos next to a rising price tag, illustrating potential consumer cost increases from new tariffs
An Unlikely Shield: How China, Russia’s Top Oil Buyer, Escapes US $50 Tariff

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August 29, 2025

As new US tariffs target Russian energy, a glaring exception emerges. AlwaysFirst investigates why China, the world’s largest importer of Russian crude, continues its purchases unscathed, revealing the complex economic and geopolitical realities behind the policy.
PM Modi Touches Down in Tokyo: A Strategic Reunion with Japan After 7 Years

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August 28, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a pivotal two-day visit to Tokyo, his first bilateral trip to Japan in seven years. The agenda is packed with strategic talks aimed at deepening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, with a sharp focus on defense, trade, and a united vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
“One of the Largest Attacks This Year”: Ukraine’s Cities Shaken by Overnight Missile and Drone Assault

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August 28, 2025

In a significant escalation, Russian forces launched a massive combined assault on Ukrainian cities overnight, targeting power facilities and urban centers. The strikes, described by officials as one of the largest in months, have resulted in casualties and left critical infrastructure severely damaged, prompting nationwide emergency response efforts.
India’s Economic Armor? How GST Reforms Could Neutralize the Impact of US Trade Wars

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August 28, 2025

As former U.S. President Donald Trump proposes aggressive universal tariffs, a new analysis reveals India’s landmark GST reforms might provide a critical buffer, potentially insulating its economy from the worst of the projected global trade disruptions.
₹5.4 Lakh Crore Wiped Out: How a US Political Move Rattled Indian Markets

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August 27, 2025

Indian markets faced a brutal sell-off, evaporating a staggering ₹5.4 lakh crore in investor wealth, all triggered by renewed trade war fears from the US. As trading halts for a public holiday, the specter of former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs looms large, leaving Dalal Street bracing for further volatility.
Beyond Tariffs: The Unseen Economic Strategy Positioning India as a Global Manufacturing Alternative

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August 26, 2025

In a swift and strategic move, the Indian government is leveraging the global trade uncertainty sparked by proposed Trump tariffs to fast-track domestic economic reforms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration is aggressively cutting corporate taxes and dismantling bureaucratic red tape, aiming to position India as the world’s most attractive alternative for manufacturing and investment.
India’s Russian Oil Imports: Strategic Masterstroke or Diplomatic Tightrope?

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August 23, 2025

As the United States escalates its financial pressure on Russia, a new front emerges: the global oil trade. AlwaysFirst examines how India’s strategic pivot to discounted Russian crude has become a central focus, balancing economic pragmatism against complex diplomatic relations with Western allies.
Modi’s Diplomatic Pivot: Is the “America First” Doctrine Reshaping India’s Foreign Policy?

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August 23, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump shaking hands at a previous meeting, symbolizing the India-U.S. strategic partnership.
“Our Markets Are Open”: Russian Diplomat’s Firm Response to Trump’s Trade Warning

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August 21, 2025

In a clear rebuttal to recent comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump, a senior Russian diplomat has emphatically stated that trade with India remains “stable and mutually beneficial,” asserting that Moscow’s markets are wide open for New Delhi. The statement underscores the resilience of a strategic partnership that has only deepened following the war…