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Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
White House official reveals why US didn't tariff China for buying Russian oil: 'Don't want to get to a point…'
White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro explained on Thursday as to why the United Stated targeted India with a 50% tariff for buying Russian oil and not China even though the later buys more oil than India. "They [China] have not been targeted for that. So why is India having these tariffs," the reporter asked. In response, Navarro said the US wants to impose tariffs on China without hurting its own economy. "As the boss says, let's see what happens. Keep in mind that we have over 50 per cent tariffs on China already. We have over 50 per cent tariffs on China, so we don't want to get to a point where we actually hurt ourselves. And I think I've given a really good answer to that," Navarro said, as per C-SPAN. His statement came after the Trump administration issued an executive order slapping an additional 25 per cent tariffs on India for importing oil from Russia, which took the overall tariff on Indian goods to 50 per cent. 'We settled on 25 per cent but I think I'm going to raise that very substantially over the next 24 hours, because they're buying Russian oil,' Trump said Tuesday in a CNBC interview. The additional 25 per centtariffs on India would go into effect 21 days after the signing of the order, meaning that both India and Russia might have time to negotiate with the administration on the import taxes. Justifying the United States' 50% tariff on Indian goods, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro said on Thursday that "the rationale for the Indian tariffs is very different from the reciprocal tariffs." In a statement to C-SPAN, he explained that the tariff on Indian products coming to the US 'was a pure national security issue associated with India's abject refusal to stop buying Russian oil.' Navarro criticised India's trade practices, calling it the "maharaja of tariffs" for maintaining some of the highest tariffs and non-tariff barriers on American goods. 'You start with the fact that India is the maharaja of tariffs,' he said. The White House official said President Donald Trump had drawn a clear line between economic and national security. Navarro went on to highlight the 'connection between economic security and national security.' "That's got to stop. That math doesn't work. The president understands the connection between economic security and national security. So that was the bottom line there," Navarro said.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
WH wary of 50% tariffs on India, China, says won't hurt US interests
White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro has said that the United States already has 50 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, similar to India, but the reasoning behind them is starkly different, according to C-SPAN. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Navarro said the US wants to impose tariffs on China without hurting its own economy. "As the boss says, let's see what happens. Keep in mind that we have over 50 per cent tariffs on China already. We have over 50 per cent tariffs on China, so we don't want to get to a point where we actually hurt ourselves. And I think I've given a really good answer to that," Navarro said, as per C-SPAN. He explained that India was targeted with 50 per cent tariffs because of its refusal to stop buying Russian oil, which the US claims is helping fund the conflict in Ukraine. "Let's talk first about the India tariffs, which went up to 50 per cent today. It's important to understand that the rationale for the Indian tariffs are very different from the reciprocal tariffs. This was a pure national security issue associated with India's abject refusal to stop buying Russian oil," Navarro said. He also criticised India's trade practices, calling it the "maharaja of tariffs" for maintaining some of the highest tariffs and non-tariff barriers on American goods. "You start with the fact that India is the maharaja of tariffs. It's the highest tariffs in the world, charging on American products, and it's got high non-tariff barriers, so we can't get our products in. So we send a lot of dollars overseas to India to buy their products in an unfair trade environment," he said. Navarro claimed that the money spent by the US on Indian goods is ultimately used by India to buy Russian oil, which in turn finances Russia's military operations. "India then uses American dollars to buy Russian oil. Russia then uses those American dollars that come from India to finance its armaments to kill Ukrainians. And then American taxpayers are then called upon to pay for the weapons that have to defend Ukraine against Russian armaments paid for by American dollars that came from India," he added. He said President Donald Trump had drawn a clear line between economic and national security. "That's got to stop. That math doesn't work. The president understands the connection between economic security and national security. So that was the bottom line there," Navarro said. Meanwhile, former US National Security Adviser (NSA) John Bolton warned that Trump's tariff policy could have the opposite effect of what it intends--by pushing India closer to Russia and China. Speaking to CNN, Bolton said, "That shows exactly what I think could be the worst outcome for the United States, that India has reacted very negatively, as you might expect, to these tariffs related to Russian oil purchases, in part because they see that China has not been tariffed. And Trump seems to be, in the minds of many China experts, setting up to treat China more leniently than he's treated India, thus putting in jeopardy decades of American effort to bring India away from Russia, to bring India away from China, to join us in trying to push back on Chinese efforts to gain hegemony along its long Indo-Pacific perimeter." He added, "And the irony here is that while the secondary tariffs against India are intended to hurt Russia, it could push India back closer to Russia and closer to China, perhaps negotiating together against the US tariff efforts.
New York Post
2 days ago
- New York Post
Single mom knocked out in Cincinnati mob opens up about pain and panic attacks: 'I should be dead'
The single mom knocked out in a vicious Cincinnati street mob attack opened up about the pain and panic attacks she's endured since the beating — and how she can't believe she survived it. 'I don't even know how I'm not dead,' the local woman, identified only as Holly, said in a tearful interview Tuesday about being sucker punched in the brutal, now-viral caught-on-camera attack. 'I should be dead. And so many doctors have been like, you should be dead,' she said on C-SPAN's 'The Benny Show.' Advertisement The battered mother said she suffered brain trauma and still has a black eye and bruises on her face as she described the harrowing emotional aftermath of the July 26 beating. 5 The beating victim, identified only as Holly, said she believes she 'should be dead.' via Benny Johnson 'I haven't slept in days. The last time I slept is when I went to the hospital for the second time when my throat was closing up and I literally couldn't breathe,' she said, breaking down in tears. Advertisement 5 Holly said she has suffered from pain and panic attacks following the beating. Benny Johnson Show/YouTube She said she's been pummeled by traumatic thoughts as she recovers from the injuries. 'What would my children's life be like right now if my soul hadn't stayed in my body?' she asked. 'I'm not OK.' 'What would have happened if I died… I can't shake it,' she said. 'It's gonna be with me for a real long time.' Advertisement 5 Holly was sucker punched in the back of the head during the mob attack. Holly first spoke out Sunday, saying she has been in and out of the hospital for the past 10 days and has been hiding out after getting death threats. She told the Cincinnati Enquirer she was out on the town when she met some of the men involved in the fight. 'I met those guys that night while celebrating my friend's birthday,' Holly said. 'We weren't out to get into a fight. We were waiting on our Uber outside, and that's when it all started.' Advertisement 5 The battered mother, who said she suffered brain trauma, still had a black eye and bruises on her face as she described the emotional aftermath of the beating. X Video of the brawl shows a group of men surrounding Holly and an unidentified man. One of the alleged assailants, Montianez Merriweather, 34, has claimed he was called racial slurs and spat at before the violence broke out. The two victims were punched and stomped on as they cowered on the ground, with blood pouring from Holly's mouth. 5 Holly said she suffered from a brain injury during the attack. X The motive for the attack remained unclear and she didn't address what led to it during her latest interview. Merriweather, Jermaine Matthews, 39, and Dekyra Vernon, 24 — believed to be the woman who sucker-punched Holly in the back of the head— were arrested and charged with felonious assault, assault and aggravated riot. Dominique Kittle, 37, was later arrested around 6:20 p.m. Friday, nearly a week after he allegedly pummeled Holly.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Far-Right Influencers Relish Elizabeth Warren's Minor Fall On The Senate Floor
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) was caught tumbling on the Senate floor Wednesday, sparking massive ridicule from right-wing influencers who made the 76-year-old's minor fall into a major talking point. Warren's fall was captured live on C-SPAN moments after she voted in favor of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) resolution to block U.S. weapons sales to Israel. The viral clip shows Warren leaning back on a small table before knocking it over and stumbling backward in a sitting position. Some lawmakers, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) hurried to help her up. She can be seen tapping Cruz on the hand, letting him know she's OK. Far-right influencers had a field day with the senator's mishap. Podcaster Nick Sortor mocked Warren on X, formerly Twitter, saying 'Gravity's a b*tch, Pocahontas!' referencing President Donald Trump's nickname about her Native American heritage. Sortor wrote that Warren 'attempted a 'casual lean' to look like a normal human being, but totally botched it.' Ian Miles Cheong, another right-wing influencer, wrote, 'It's too bad Elizabeth Warren didn't fall on her face.' The Conservative Brief, a right-wing media outlet, shared the video and suggested, 'Perhaps it's time for her to retire?' Several more right-wing users commented about her age — Warren is 76 — or called for a 'cognitive test.' Politicians falling is not out of the ordinary. Earlier this year, Trump, 79, nearly face-planted while climbing on board Air Force One. His predecessor Joe Biden also had a history of stumbles, which conservative media loved to seize upon. Related... Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump As 'Wannabe King' Amid Colbert Cancellation 'Coincidence' Companies Sucking Up To Trump Are Taking It To A Whole New Level Elizabeth Warren Probes Staffing Shortage And Backlog At Social Security
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dasha Burns To Host C-SPAN's Upcoming Series ‘Ceasefire'
Politico's Dasha Burns will host C-SPAN's Ceasefire, its upcoming series that is a twist on political panel shows, as it seeks to highlight finding solutions in an era of polarization. Burns will continue to serve as Politico's White House bureau chief and Playbook's chief correspondent, and as host of the weekly Politico podcast, The Conversation. She joined Politico in January from NBC News, where she was national correspondent. More from Deadline Kamala Harris To Publish Book On Her 2024 Election Campaign As Kamala Harris Forgoes California Governor Race, The Democratic Field Offers Praise (Likely With A Sense Of Relief) Kamala Harris Rules Out California Governor Bid, Leaves 2028 POTUS Run Open: "For Now, My Leadership - And Public Service - Will Not Be In Elected Office" C-SPAN CEO Sam Feist called Burns 'one of the principal drivers of the political conversation in Washington today. Dasha's non-partisan approach to her well-sourced reporting is what makes her an ideal fit for C-SPAN.' Burns has moderated more than a dozen discussions and public policy events that have aired on C-SPAN, the public affairs network that is funded by the cable industry. Ceasefire is the first major programming initiative since Feist took the helm of C-SPAN last year. The show will debut this fall and will feature lawmakers and political leaders who will be paired 'for honest and civil discussions about how to tackle the nation's most pressing problems,' per the network. Burns said in a statement that as 'polarized as this country may seem, Ceasefire will show that we can still work together as a nation to find common ground. I am looking forward to hosting this unique program and pushing people out of their comfort zones to move beyond partisan acrimony.' Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More Everything We Know About The 'Heartstopper' Movie So Far Solve the daily Crossword
