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Trump imposes 25% tariff, 'penalty' on India over Russia ties
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit India with a 25 percent tariff on its imports, as well as a flurry of other duty hikes and an undefined "penalty" for its dealings with Russia, as the US ramps up its efforts to force an end to Moscow's war on Ukraine. Trump said Wednesday that imports from India will face 25 percent tariffs, while also announcing an unspecified "penalty" over New Delhi's purchases of Russian weapons and energy. The measures will kick in on Friday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, adding to a bevy of other tariff hikes -- some up to 50 percent -- set to take effect the same day. In a separate post, Trump said the August 1 deadline "stands strong, and will not be extended." He had previously issued multiple delays to his so-called "reciprocal" tariffs since first announcing them in early April, while instituting an interim 10 percent baseline. The 25 percent tariff on India would be marginally lower than the rate announced in April, but is higher than those of other Asian countries that have struck preliminary trade agreements with Washington. India, the world's most populous country, was one of the first major economies to engage the Trump administration in broader trade talks. But six months later, Trump's sweeping demands and India's reluctance to fully open its agricultural and other sectors have so far prevented New Delhi from sealing a deal. "Remember, while India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their Tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the World, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary Trade Barriers of any Country," Trump said Wednesday morning. He added that India has "always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to STOP THE KILLING IN UKRAINE." In addition to the 25 percent tariff, India will face "a penalty for the above," Trump said, without any specification. Read moreHost Putin faces calls to end Ukraine war at BRICS summit Later Wednesday he told reporters that talks on the tariffs were ongoing and "we'll see what happens," but he did not elaborate on the penalty. The measure comes as the 79-year-old Republican has signaled he intends to tighten US pressure on Moscow to halt fighting in Ukraine and negotiate a peace deal. On Tuesday, Trump said he was giving Russian President Vladimir Putin 10 days -- which would mean the end of next week -- to change course in Ukraine or face new tariffs. He had previously threatened to impose "secondary tariffs" that would target Russia's remaining trade partners -- such as China and India -- seeking to impede Moscow's ability to survive already sweeping Western sanctions. Despite the tariff threat, New Delhi said it was committed to continuing negotiations on "a fair, balanced and mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement." China trade talks Shortly after announcing the tariffs on New Delhi, Trump said he had struck a deal with India's archrival Pakistan to jointly develop its oil reserves. "Who knows, maybe they'll be selling oil to India some day!" he posted on Truth Social. Trump has set out to upend the global economy by trying to leverage US economic power to squeeze trading partners with tariffs and force foreign companies to move to the United States. He has already announced deal outlines with five countries -- Britain, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines -- as well as the one with the 27-nation EU. Read moreIndians lured to war in Ukraine by Russia under pretense of job opportunities US and Chinese officials held talks this week in Stockholm on extending a trade truce that has temporarily lowered tariffs from soaring triple-digits. While no deal was announced at the meetings, both sides are eyeing an extension ahead of the August 12 deadline. Meanwhile Trump announced 50 percent tariffs on Brazil -- in part to pressure the South American ally to shut down the trial of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges. He has also instituted separate levies targeting specific sectors, including steel, copper and automobiles. Trump has imposed many of his sweeping tariffs citing emergency authorities, which are being challenged in US court. (FRANCE 24 with AFP)
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North Texas congressional districts dramatically changed in new redistricting plan
Texas Republicans unveiled their proposed changes to the state's congressional map Tuesday, setting the stage for sweeping changes across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. "Texas Republicans are going all out trying to fulfill Donald Trump's goal of flipping five Democratic held seats," said Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University. If approved, the redrawn map would give the GOP a path to win up to 30 of the state's 38 congressional seats, which is five more than they currently hold. To achieve that goal, Republican lawmakers propose significantly altering several districts in North Texas, targeting Democratic members of Congress and shifting boundaries to favor conservative-leaning areas. District 33, currently represented by Democrat Marc Veasey, would be moved out of Tarrant County entirely, which would leave only a small portion of the county represented by a Democrat. District 32, anchored in Dallas and represented by Democrat Julie Johnson, would be reshaped to pick up parts of Rockwall County, a shift expected to make it more favorable to Republicans. The map would also pack more minority voters into District 30, a Democratic stronghold. Jones says the changes could reduce the number of Democratic congressional representatives in North Texas from three to as few as one or two. "They've extended some of the districts out into East Texas and into West Texas, where you have more reliable Republican voting bases, meaning that the overall weight of the Dallas-Fort Worth area will be lower," Jones said. Both Johnson and Veasey have slammed the proposed map, with Johnson calling it a "corrupt, racist, power grab." "This map is a disaster — crafted to divide neighborhoods and rig the game for Donald Trump," said Rep. Johnson in a statement. "It's a desperate move from a party losing its grip on a changing state. Thousands of Texans have overwhelmingly spoken up against this scheme across the state. The message is clear: We don't want this done in our name." Marc Veasey released this statement: "Let's be clear - this map is racist, it's illegal, and it's part of a long, ugly tradition of trying to keep Black and Brown Texas from having a voice. What Donald Trump and Greg Abbott are doing isn't about democracy - it's about consolidating power. Republicans are bending their knee to a wannabe king, drawing maps in backrooms to appease a man who tried to overthrow an election and now wants to overthrow the will of Texans."To Trump, Abbott, and the servile Republicans, I say this: Black people in this country fought, bled, and died for the right to vote, and we will never bend the knee again to any man. Not to Trump. Not Abbott. Not to anyone who thinks they can shut us and the Republican cowards want to rig the system because they know they can't win when every voice counts and every vote matters. So instead of earning our votes, they are trying to erase we are still here. We will fight in the courts, in the streets, and at the ballot box. No matter how hard they try, we aren't going anywhere." The feedback at public hearings on redistricting has been overwhelmingly negative, with most people coming to speak against redrawing boundary lines. However, not everyone agrees with the criticism. Republican political consultant William Busby believes the proposed map accurately reflects recent voting trends. "We are seeing the trend of voters in the suburbs and in more rural areas - they are voting Republican, they are voting for Republican principles," Busby said. "These maps reflect the trend and the voting behavior of the voters in the state of Texas." Texas House Democrats say they are prepared to do whatever it takes to fight the redistricting effort, including potentially leaving the state to break quorum, a tactic used during previous legislative battles. "This map is so aggressive and changes African-American representation in the state so dramatically, it's very likely to trigger a negative reaction by Texas House Democrats," said Jones. "That could lead to another quorum break, ending the current special session and forcing a second one. Then it becomes a question of who can wait the longest." The proposed map is still subject to change before lawmakers vote on it.
USA Today
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Secret Service says agent tried to bring spouse on Trump's Scotland trip
The Secret Service is investigating after an agent attempted to bring his spouse on one of the planes headed to Scotland as part of President Donald Trump's recent trip, an agency spokesperson said. Trump was asked about the incident on Air Force One July 29 as he wrapped up a four-day foreign trip, calling it a 'weird deal' and asking reporters, 'Is that a serious story?' In a statement provided to USA TODAY, the agency said an employee tried to invite his spouse aboard a mission-support flight to Scotland as part of the president's trip. The employee's spouse is a member of the U.S. Air Force, the statement said. The aircraft in question was operated by the Air Force and was being used by the Secret Service to transport personnel and equipment. The employee was told before departure the spouse would not be allowed on the flight, and the spouse was prevented from taking the flight, according to the statement, which added that the incident did not impact protective operations. The incident is under investigation by the agency. The Secret Service did not provide further information in its statement. "I don't know, that's a strange one,' Trump said when asked about reports of the incident. 'I just heard that two minutes ago.' The president added that Sean Curran, director of the Secret Service, is looking into it, and ended his remarks on the matter by calling it a 'strange story.' Trump's comments came the same day he opened a new golf course in Scotland, marking the end of the multi-day foreign trip that began July 25. The five-day stay, which the White House called a 'working visit' took the president to his two luxury golf properties in Scotland, where he hosted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for trade talks. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
