Wed Jul 30 17:01:52 UTC 2025: **The Hindu News Article:**

**Trump Imposes Tariffs on India Amidst Geopolitical Tensions; Space Cooperation with US Remains Strong**

**New Delhi – July 30, 2025** – In a move that threatens to strain trade relations, U.S. President Donald Trump announced today a 25% tariff and penalty on Indian goods, effective August 1st. The announcement, made via a post on Truth Social, cited India’s high tariffs, limited trade ties with the U.S., and ongoing trade relationship with Russia despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump stated that while India is considered a “friend,” its continued trade with Russia indirectly supports the war effort. The decision follows prior warnings from U.S. lawmakers and NATO officials regarding potential trade penalties for nations engaging with Russia.

Despite the trade friction, India and the U.S. celebrated a major achievement in space collaboration with the successful launch of the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite. The satellite, launched today aboard ISRO’s GSLV-F16 rocket, is designed to monitor changes in the Earth’s surface, track natural disasters, and study ecosystems. Scientists hail the dual-band radar satellite as a potential revolution in climate science and disaster response.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula was rocked by a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake earlier today, triggering tsunami warnings and widespread concern. Just hours later, the Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted, with seismic activity possibly triggering the event. The region remains on high alert for potential aftershocks and further volcanic activity.

**Analysis:** The simultaneous occurrence of escalating trade tensions with the U.S., groundbreaking space cooperation, and a major natural disaster in Russia highlights the complex and interconnected nature of global affairs. The impact of the U.S. tariffs on the Indian economy remains to be seen, but the successful launch of NISAR underscores the continued strength of the Indo-U.S. partnership in science and technology.

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