Trump and tariffs
The U.S.’s move to single out China by slapping an unprecedented 125% tariff on it while pausing tariffs for most other countries shows that the escalations begun by the U.S. are fuelled by political motives. It seems to be part of a broader American strategy to contain China on the global stage. Tariffs meant to be used for trade diplomacy have been turned into a political weapon by Mr. Trump. The U.S. President should stop jeopardising global trade to exert his might against China in order to fulfil his agenda. Given the scale of global trade that is being impacted, it will only end in a no-win situation for all.
I. Imran Ahamed,
Chennai
It is very apparent now that what was expected to be an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and the world has now become a showdown between the U.S. and China. Mr. Trump’s decision to pause the tariffs can be attributed to a drastic sell-off in American bonds linked to waning confidence in the U.S. economy and bond holders. With stock markets across the world now examining the short-term relief of the tariff pause against continued uncertainty in U.S.-China trade tensions, there will be more volatility in the stock markets in the days ahead.
M. Jeyaram,
Sholavandan, Tamil Nadu
Extradition and justice
The extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana from the United States marks a significant moment in India’s pursuit of justice for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. This case should also serve as a reminder of the need for continuous global collaboration against terrorism and the importance of bringing every perpetrator to account, no matter how many years have passed.
Let us hope that the extradition also reinforces our collective resolve to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Rukma Sharma,
Jalandhar, Punjab
Save a life
When a person sustains serious injuries after meeting with an accident and a crowd gathers without helping him, the scene is not only heart-wrenching but also raises questions about our system. The Supreme Court took a dim view of this, stating that lives are being lost because the government has failed to implement a cashless treatment scheme during the ‘Golden Hour’, which is the crucial hour after an accident that is critical to saving a life. It is unfortunate that the scheme remains on paper. Hospitals demand money from patients, and delays in treatment cause much loss. The government must enforce this scheme with urgency, hold hospitals accountable, and ensure that no life is lost due to financial constraints or bureaucratic red tape.
R.K. Jain,
Barwani, Madhya Pradesh
Published – April 11, 2025 12:24 am IST