Trump pushes tariffs, targets China

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:23 AM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said tariffs would remain a central tool of US trade policy, signalling tougher measures against China and other countries he accused of undercutting American businesses.

Trump calls small firms US ‘backbone’

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:47 AM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said small businesses are the “lifeblood of the American economy”, highlighting tax cuts, deregulation and tariffs as key drivers of growth during remarks at the White House.

Indian Americans hail BJP’s victory in Bengal

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:32 AM

Washington, May 5 (IANS) Indian American leaders across the United States welcomed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in West Bengal, calling it a “historic mandate” and a turning point for governance, security and development in the state.