US President Donald Trump defended his trade policies, asserting China would likely bear the tariff costs. In an ABC News interview, Trump dismissed concerns about price increases, stating China was "ripping us off." He doubled down on China tariffs, saying 'They deserve it.
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BJP leaders met the Election Commission to seek action against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for claiming BJP had mixed poison in the Yamuna. They demanded a public retraction and apology, citing potential public unrest. Union ministers, including Nirmala Sitharaman, criticized Kejriwal's statement as dangerous and irresponsible, urging legal action against him.
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