India’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit
Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.

Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.






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In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was ‘no inflation’ in the US.
While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.
North Korean leader calls for increased production of missiles, shells and more factories to produce them.
India aims to be an additional manufacturing hub for companies wanting to expand production beyond China.
A North America trade deal helped Mexico get into aeroplane manufacturing. Now that is under threat with Trump.
Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have failed to hold back China’s export dominance, which scaled new heights in November.
The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.
Mexican steel and aluminium exports to the US are down because of tariffs, hurting local small businesses.
The new slab will bring tariffs on Swiss imports to the same level as for the European Union.
The carmaker first announced the plan for battery production in 2021.