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Trump's 25% Tariff Sparks Trade Tensions Amid South Asia Turmoil

8/7/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has ramped up trade tensions by slapping a hefty 25% tariff on India, leaving officials scrambling to mitigate the economic fallout. Meanwhile, Pakistan is engulfed in protests over former Prime Minister Imran Khan's imprisonment, while Bangladesh braces for elections amid a backdrop of political turmoil.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has ramped up trade tensions by slapping a hefty 25% tariff on India, leaving officials scrambling to mitigate the economic fallout. Meanwhile, Pakistan is engulfed in protests over former Prime Minister Imran Khan's imprisonment, while Bangladesh braces for elections amid a backdrop of political turmoil.