Wed Mar 05 00:50:48 UTC 2025: ## Global Trade War Erupts as Trump Targets Major Trading Partners

**San Diego, California & New Delhi, March 5, 2025** – President Donald Trump initiated a trade war against Mexico, Canada, and China on Tuesday, triggering immediate retaliatory measures and sending global financial markets into turmoil. The move threatens renewed inflation and widespread business uncertainty in the U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated a potential compromise with Canada and Mexico is in the works, with an announcement expected as early as Wednesday.

Meanwhile, India’s Election Commission is addressing concerns about voter list anomalies, urging state officials to engage with political parties to resolve issues within legal frameworks. In Europe, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot advocated for the development of Europe’s “strategic autonomy” in light of shifting U.S. policy on the Ukraine war, proposing increased defense sector development and cooperation with India.

**Other major developments:**

* **India-UK FTA talks:** External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds to discuss the India-UK Free Trade Agreement.
* **Tunnel rescue efforts continue:** Rescue efforts continue for eight people trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Srisailam, India, despite the recent activation of a conveyor belt to remove debris.
* **Manipur religious site restoration:** Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the Manipur administration to restore religious sites damaged during last year’s ethnic violence.
* **Political controversy in Maharashtra:** Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi’s praise of Aurangzeb sparked outrage in the Maharashtra Assembly, leading to calls for sedition charges and his suspension. A police complaint has been filed.
* **Jadavpur University accident:** West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu contacted the family of a student injured after being hit by his car at Jadavpur University, expressing his condolences.
* **Executed Indian Citizen:** The family of Shahzadi Khan, an Indian citizen executed in Abu Dhabi, is seeking details from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding legal options explored by the Indian government.
* **Adani SEC Case:** The Indian government denies receiving a request from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to serve summons on Gautam Adani and others in the Adani bribery case.
* **Pakistan bombing:** At least 12 people, including four children, were killed in a suicide bombing at a Pakistan military cantonment.
* **Zelenskyy seeks Trump’s leadership:** Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a desire to work with President Trump to secure peace in Ukraine.
* **Egypt’s Gaza plan:** Arab leaders endorsed Egypt’s post-war plan for Gaza, which differs from President Trump’s proposal.
* **India wins Champions Trophy semi-final:** Virat Kohli led India to victory over Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final.

This rapidly developing situation will continue to be monitored.

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