India RETALIATES Against U.S. Tariff Bullying, Junks Multi-BILLION DOLLAR BOEING Deal? Report
The Reserve Bank of India has raised red flags on the brewing global trade storm, triggered by the United States' recent tariff hikes. In his latest monetary policy address, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warned that escalating trade tensions, especially involving the US, could derail India's growth path. With the repo rate held at 5.5%, the focus shifted sharply to the external threats facing India's economy. As tariffs rise, export prospects dim, and volatility in global financial markets intensifies, India stands at a critical juncture. Will America's aggressive trade stance trigger a ripple effect across Indian industries, jobs, and inflation? Is this the beginning of a new trade cold war? Watch as we decode the RBI's warning, the potential fallout for Indian exporters, and what lies ahead in this high-stakes global face-off.#rbi #monetarypolicy #sanjaymalhotra #indianeconomy #reporate #inflation #globaltrade #ustariffs #tradetensions #economicoutlook #rbigovernor #policyupdate #geopoliticalrisk #financialmarkets #stickyinflation #breakingnews #trending #trendingnow #toi #bharat #toibharat #indianews
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