India and Trump’s National Security Strategy 2025

Washington’s new security lens is transactional. Partnerships must pay. For India, sentiment won’t suffice, deliverables will.
China Plans High-Level Visit to Sri Lanka to Revive Trade Talks and FTA Negotiations
![The Commerce Minister of China is set to visit Sri Lanka in June to strengthen trade ties amid ongoing U.S. tariff tensions. [Image via The Daily Mirror]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image_ab60d69c28.webp)
The Commerce Minister of China is set to visit Sri Lanka in June to strengthen trade ties amid ongoing U.S. tariff tensions.
Lutnick Hints at Softer U.S. Tariffs—Impact on Canada, Mexico
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Lutnick says U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada may be lower than 25%; trade partners warn of retaliation amid economic concerns.