Trump's reciprocal tariff: " We have identified some countries for more intense watch. We have also picked out commodities for a more intense watch because we are already aware of certain trends," said Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal
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About The Author
Pushpita has been covering banking, economy, policy and finance extensively for the past few years. She holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE) and an MA in Journalism from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication. While not working, Pushpita loves spending her leisure time either by reading fictions or traveling.
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