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Trump’s H-1B visa fee initially unsettled companies and visa holders amid fears of forced exits, but clarifications exempted current holders, highlighting the administration’s strategy of dramatic announcements later softened to contain backlash.

In a sweeping move, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation late Friday imposing a staggering additional $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications.

A towering golden statue of President Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin was installed near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday

PM Modi, as always, responded in a measured but positive manner. In a post on X, he thanked Trump for the call.

Almost all US corn is from genetically modified crops. India does not allow the import of GM crops unless specifically approved by the relevant authorities. This makes a large volume of US corn restricted for Indian import.

Howard Lutnick said that despite having 1.4 billion people, India does not buy even a bushel of corn from U.S.A., adding that the country will have to either buy American corn or face high tariffs.

Prime Minister Modi has also made his stance clear. "The pressure on us may increase, but we will bear it all," he stated.

The US is pressing G7 allies to impose tariffs on countries still buying Russian oil, with India a key target.

European Union is accelerating negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, even as Donald Trump urges the bloc to impose up to 100% tariffs on India

US govt proposes to force universities to pay upto 50% of their patent income to the federal govt, particularly for those patents those developed with federal funding.