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U.S. targets India with forced labour tariff amid talks on trade pact

NEW DELHI, June 3 (Reuters) – The United States has proposed an additional ‌tariff of 12.5% on imports from India, saying it is among 60 economies that failed to curb imports made with forced labour, a step that threatens to complicate two-way trade talks underway in New Delhi. The proposal by the ​U.S. Trade Representative’s office came on the second of three days of talks between ​Indian trade officials and a U.S. delegation led by Assistant USTR Brendan Lynch. India “has ⁠failed to impose and effectively enforce a forced labour import prohibition,” the office said in ​a 92-page report on

Indian rupee could fall to 98/USD by July amid energy crisis, BofA Securities exec says

MUMBAI, June 3 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee could weaken to a record low of 98 against the U.S. dollar by July as the energy shock triggered by the ​Middle East crisis continues to pile pressure on domestic assets, especially the currency, ‌a BofA Securities executive told Reuters. The rupee, Asia’s worst performing currency this year, has been battered by the war-led energy shock that threatens to slow growth and push up inflation in India, ​which imports almost 90% of its crude requirements and half of its gas ​needs. Authorities have implemented several measures to protect the currency and preserve

US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2026 (AP) — The Trump administration is proposing that tariffs of 10% or more be imposed on products from dozens of major trading partners following a probe into imports of goods allegedly made with forced labor. The report released early Wednesday by the U.S. Trade Representative said Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and the United Kingdom and some other countries and territories would face 10% additional tariffs for allegedly failing to enforce a forced labor import ban. A 12.5% additional tariff would be imposed on China, Japan, India, South Korea, Brazil and Switzerland and dozens of other countries. “The

‘Khan Sir’ coaching institute in Patna vandalised, pelted with stones

Patna, Jun 3 (PTI) A coaching institute of educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as ‘Khan Sir’, was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones in Patna, police said on Wednesday. He also claimed that firing took place at the institution, but police could not confirm it. The incident took place at Khan Global Coaching Institute in Kadamkuan police station area on Tuesday night, they said. “We received information around 10.10 pm on Tuesday about stone-pelting and damage to property at Khan Global Coaching Institute under the jurisdiction of Kadamkuan Police Station. A police team was immediately sent to the spot and

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