Donald Trump is reported to be weaponizing tariffs against allies, while a committee examines budget demands.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Ramaswamy seeks governor's mansion in Ohio while Trump campaigns for Republican candidates, alongside Husted seeking to keep his seat.17:34
  • Donald Trump campaigned on October 13, 2026, to support Vivek Ramaswamy's political efforts.17:34
• Europe →

  terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia

  • France is experiencing social unrest within the broader European context.17:34
  • Trump attended the APEC meeting in Shenzhen while European allies reacted to easing sanctions on Moscow.17:31
• Government of India →

  legislative, executive and judiciary authority of India

  • The Steering Committee decided to defer the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) levy, amidst legal challenges and industry criticism.14:56
  • The ruling AAP government in Punjab faces allegations of a nexus, including claims from Bikram Singh Majithia and charges filed by the FBI against a police officer.09:11

Related events

• India defied tariff actions initiated by Donald Trump.Wed 08:31
• US tariffs are threatening the ongoing trade relationship between the US and India.Sep 21
• India is accelerating its Free Trade Agreement program with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), while US tariffs under Trump reshape global trade flows.Mon 18:45
• Donald Trump announced potential tariffs on goods imported from India.Aug 5
• Trump administration implements a new trade strategy, potentially applying new tariffs to India and China.Jul 18