## India plans tariff response to US over steel, aluminium levy

Authored by hindustantimes.com

India may slap tariff countermeasures on select American commodities, a retaliation to Washington’s move to impose a steep 50% duty in June on steel, aluminium and their derivatives from India, people aware of the matter have said.

India may slap tariff countermeasures on select American commodities, a retaliation to Washington’s move(REUTERS).

“Washington is unwilling to address New Delhi’s concerns through talks, which leaves India with little option other than to retaliate,” one person said.

America exports over $45 billion worth of merchandise to the Indian market, while India – prior to the Trump administration’s wide variety of tariffs –exported $86 billion worth merchandise to US.

The escalating tariffs have effectively undermined bilateral trade negotiations, with India arguing that arm-twisting tactics make fair negotiations impossible.

The US also maintains a services trade surplus with India of $102 million in 2024, with total bilateral services trade reaching $83.4 billion.

US services exports to India totalled $41.8 billion, up 15.9% from 2023, while imports reached $41.6 billion, up 15.4%. »

### Zelenskyy: We will not allow Russia a second attempt to partition Ukraine

Authored by pravda.com.ua

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasised that Ukraine will not give Russia a second chance to divide its territory and that the war must end with a dignified peace.

This led to the full-scale war and the occupation of even more parts of Ukraine.

We will not allow this second attempt to partition Ukraine. »

### Leave your printer at home: Starbucks Korea cracks down on people working, studying all day in cafes

Authored by koreajoongangdaily.joins.com

Another customer even brought and operated a printer by connecting it to a store outlet.Last year, controversy erupted online after a photo showed a customer at a Starbucks in Andong using a printer plugged into a cafe outlet.

“Following a series of complaints, we reviewed the matter internally and issued new guidelines to all stores starting Thursday,” said a Starbucks Korea spokesperson.

“This is to ensure a more comfortable and convenient store experience for our customers and to reduce the risk of loss or theft when seats are left unattended for long periods. »

### What’s up for grabs at the summit — and can Trump outsmart Putin?

Authored by thetimes.com

After so much blood, grudge and disappointment, it seems hard to hold much optimism, but as with anything involving President Trump, prediction is difficult.

Putin might have preferred to see Trump on Russian soil, but the choice of Alaska is a minor concession to his American counterpart.

Yet for all the inevitable concerns about this hurried summit and a potential stitch-up of Ukraine, there is value in diplomacy. »

### Africa leads the largest mobilization in history ― 8,000 km, 11 countries and 100 billion trees

Authored by eldiario24.com

The Great Green Wall is the biggest campaign of the world environment and comprises 8,000 kilometers of numerous countries and plants 100 billion trees.

Through 100 billion trees and 100 million hectares of land, there is the promise of the green mosaic that will combat desertification, enhance food safety and touch millions of lives by 2030.

It will cover 100 billion trees, restore 100 million hectares of lost lands, and lock away 250 million tons of carbon. »

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