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‘So much tariff coming in’: Trump floats $2,000 direct payments to Americans without Congress approval

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Americans could receive a $2,000 payment funded through tariff revenues and the move might not even require congressional approval. Addressing reporters, Trump said strong tariff collections had created sufficient room to consider direct payments to Americans while also helping to reduce the national debt. Responding to whether…

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Haryana govt to stay away from private banks

MUMBAI: The Haryana govt has tightened rules governing the handling of public funds and banking relationships, issuing revised instructions to departments on Feb 18, 2026.In an order issued by the additional chief secretary, the finance department laid down fresh conditions for opening bank accounts, managing deposits and ensuring stricter oversight.Under the new norms, administrative secretaries…

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Section 301: How USTR polices trade partners

After the setback on tariffs in the US Supreme Court, US president Donald Trump indicated that he would order section 301 investigations against trading partners. USTR Jamieson Greer followed it up, saying that the probe will cover major trading partners and may range from industrial policies of countries to drug pricing and ocean pollution.What is…

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Traders take stock, expect market mood swings

MUMBAI: Markets are expected to remain volatile during the week as clarity among Dalal Street investors about the US tariffs on goods exported to the world’s largest economy continues to remain elusive. While most market players feel that the rate of tariff on Indian goods will not be much different from what it was earlier,…

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