Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pc on imports of pharma drugs; move may hit India

IANS | September 26, 2025 9:05 AM

Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, starting October 1, 2025. The move could hit the Indian pharmaceuticals sector hard as it is significantly dependent on trade with foreign countries, particularly the US.

India offers expertise to Central American countries

IANS | September 26, 2025 7:19 AM

New York, Sep 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has offered India’s expertise to Central American countries in the fields of digital payment system, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture to tackle shared problems.