Donald Trump praised PM Narendra Modi and expressed confidence in a US-India trade deal, but negotiations remain stalled as India refuses to compromise on domestic industries. Despite warm rhetoric, Trump has imposed and threatened steep tariffs over Russian oil and Iran trade.

Davos 2026: Trump praises Modi but his tariffs keep coming: Is US president playing 'praise and punish' game with India?

Gold prices have surged nearly 30 per cent so far in 2025, fuelled by global trade tensions, Russia invasion of Ukraine, and West Asia instability. The metal hit an all time high of over $3,500 an ounce in April. 

Gold price steadies as US trade deals dent safe-haven demand

The trade deal between the US and Indonesia marks the fourth agreement announced in three months. Earlier this month, Trump announced a deal had been made with Vietnam, without sharing further information.

‘We cannot give more’: Indonesia says reaching trade deal with US was ‘extraordinary struggle’

Gold slipped nearly 1% amid a firmer dollar and market anxiety over shifting US trade policies, though the metal remains up over 25% this year on safe-haven demand and geopolitical risks.

Gold slips with investors wary of US trade moves and firm dollar

A free-trade agreement is only possible when there is mutual benefit. India never enters into trade deals based on deadlines or time pressure. A deal is accepted only when it is fully matured, well-negotiated, and in the national interest, the commerce minister said.

‘India’s interest more important, not deadline’: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on US trade talks

US officials are deep into negotiations with trading partners across Asia and Europe, pushing for agreements that include restrictions on Chinese goods or demand commitments to counter China’s alleged unfair trade practices.

China braces for US trade deals aimed at excluding China from global supply chains

British finance minister Rishi Sunak plans to drop a tax on technology companies such as Facebook and Google because it does not raise much money and could hurt a push for a US trade deal, the Mail on Sunday newspaper said.

UK plans to drop 'Facebook tax': local media

Britain said on Monday it would consider opposition to its plan to impose a new digital tax on big tech companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon as part of its ambition to agree a free trade deal with the United States.

UK to consider opposition to digital tax in pursuit of US trade deal

Donald Trump Addresses Media in his two day visit of India. He talks about religious freedom.Trump Said, PM Modi always want religious freedom in his Country.

US President Addresses Media, Talks about Religious Freedom

The United States on Friday (February 7) offered $100m aid to China and other countries who are fighting coronavirus. The number of deaths due to China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 722, surpassing the toll from the SARS outbreak on the mainland and Hong Kong almost two decades ago.

Coronavirus Outbreak: US offers $100m aid to China

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