Trump’s chip export move to China sparks bipartisan outcry

IANS | December 10, 2025 8:03 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The Trump administration’s decision to allow NVIDIA to export its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to China drew sharp and coordinated criticism on Capitol Hill, with senior lawmakers from both chambers warning that the move jeopardises US national security, undermines export-control policy, and strengthens Beijing’s technological capabilities at America’s expense.

Trump administration notifies $686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan

Lalit K Jha | December 10, 2025 7:55 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The Trump administration has notified Congress of a proposed $686 million sale to upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 fighter aircraft, a move expected to draw scrutiny from lawmakers and close attention in India as the package enters a mandatory 30-day review period.

US Senator slams Trump’s 12B farm aid, cites India tariff fallout

IANS | December 10, 2025 7:03 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) A top American Senator Sen. Maria Cantwell blasted President Donald Trump’s new $12 billion plan to aid farmers hurt by his trade battles, calling the effort a “meager bailout” that fails to fix the damage caused by tariffs that have reshaped global markets and hit major exporters — including products once shipped in large volumes to India.

China trade tensions dominate Senate grilling of US trade chief

IANS | December 10, 2025 6:46 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) China loomed over a contentious Senate hearing as US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the administration’s high-tariff strategy, its ongoing negotiations with Beijing, and controversial decisions affecting critical technologies and rare-earth supply chains.

US lawmakers press Trade Representative Greer on tariffs, inflation, and trade talks

IANS | December 10, 2025 6:41 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) Influential American Senators confronted US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer over tariffs, rising consumer prices, small-business strain, and the administration’s sweeping reciprocal-trade negotiations, in a hearing that revealed growing bipartisan unease with the economic fallout of rapid policy shifts.

US trade chief calls India talks as 'best offers ever received'

IANS | December 10, 2025 6:33 AM

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The United States is pushing ahead with intensive trade negotiations with India, with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer telling lawmakers that New Delhi has made “the best we’ve ever received as a country” in ongoing discussions aimed at expanding market access for American farm products, including grain sorghum and soy.