BHUBANESWAR  SUNDAY  AUGUST 31, 2025  `12.00  PAGES 24  JEYPORE EDITION COURT OF APPEALS CHUCKS DON’S TARIFF POWER; CASE TO GO TO SC A federal court ruled that President Trump had no legal right to impose tariffs on almost all nations. But his protectionist powers remain for now TARIFFS STAY IN PLACE UNTIL MID-OCTOBER COURT REJECTS TRUMP’S IEEPA CLAIM By 7:4, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a decision taken in May by a Manhattan Trade Court. Both courts concurred on the misuse of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) under which the tariffs were ordered. But the ruling allows Trump’s administration until mid-October to appeal to the Supreme Court ■ ■ Trump’s attempt to justify tariffs under IEEPA was rejected, with court ruling trade deficit does not meet the criteria for an emergency Several legal challenges remain against Trump’s tariffs, including cases from businesses and states. While the recent ruling limits presidential power, the government is expected to appeal | P10 159 billion DOLLARS MAY BE REFUNDED IF TARIFFS ARE STRUCK DOWN CHENNAI ■ MADURAI ■ VIJAYAWADA ■ BENGALURU ■ KOCHI ■ HYDERABAD ■ VISAKHAPATNAM ■ COIMBATORE ■ KOZHIKODE ■ THIRUVANANTHAPURAM ■ BELAGAVI ■ BHUBANESWAR ■ SHIVAMOGGA ■ MANGALURU ■ TIRUPATI ■ TIRUCHY ■ TIRUNELVELI ■ SAMBALPUR ■ HUBBALLI ■ DHARMAPURI ■ KOTTAYAM ■ KANNUR ■ VILLUPURAM ■ KOLLAM ■ TADEPALLIGUDEM ■ NAGAPATTINAM ■ THRISSUR ■ KALABURAGI Both sides are looking at stability in relationship, enhancing economic cooperation All eyes on Modi-Xi talks to stabilise bilateral ties today Don no longer plans to visit India for Quad Summit: NYT J AYA N T H J A C O B @ New Delhi PRIME Minister Narendra Modi arrived in China for his first visit in over seven years, marking a significant moment in the evolving India-China relationship. Modi’s arrival in Tianjin on Saturday evening is set against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty by US tariffs, which have disrupted international trade and altered geopolitics. The timing of the visit couldn’t be more critical, with Modi scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday for a high-stakes discussion on “stabilising the bilateral ties long term” and enhancing economic cooperation. The buzzword ahead of the meeting is stability Both In. dia and China are seeking to chart a course that ensures long-term stability in their relationship, while also addressing larger geopolitical issues. With both countries being key players in the global economic landscape, the talks will focus on collaborating to restore stability to the international economic order, which has been shaken by trade disputes, especially those instigated by Trump’s tariffs. A source said: “The long-term stability in the bilateral relationship is what the two sides are looking at, through greater trust and sensitivity to each other’s concerns.” Both nations have already made efforts to normalise ties since Modi and Xi’s last meeting in Kazan, prior to the 2020 border clashes that severely strained relations. The economic angle is central to the discussions. With the trade relationship under pressure, both sides are keen to explore ways to expand economic ties. Additionally, the resumption of direct flights and the revival of people-topeople exchanges are expected to be key topics. “PM Modi EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ New Delhi himself spoke about the need for India and China, as two of the world’s largest economies, to work together to bring stability to the world economy amid current volatility said ,” a source familiar with the preparations. Modi’s visit is also set within a broader geopolitical context. With tensions in India-US ties over trade and tariffs, the prime minister’s diplomatic outreach to China is viewed as a move to carefully and pragmatically recalibrate India’s foreign policy in the face of shifting global alliances. The SCO summit, where Modi is attending, also provides an opportunity for him to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and other global leaders on the sidelines. As the summit progresses, all eyes will be on Modi and Xi’s talks, with the world watching to see how two major powers navigate the complexities of their ties and contribute to global economic stability . ROMAN DE LA PARIS FOR SATCHI AFTER OLY HEARTBREAK S W A R O O P S W A M I N AT H A N @ Chennai PARIS is often referred to as the city of love. It’s easy to see why The leitmotifs of the French capital has . been one of romance, allure and seduction. The Notre Dame. The Monalisa. The Eiffel Tower. In Before Sunset, a movie set in Paris, Richard Linklater’s in a seminal three-part exploration of love and relations hips, Jesse, played by Ethan Hawke, remarks to Celine (Julie Delpy), ‘Life is tough... If we didn’t suffer, we would never learn anything’. In a way wherever there’s love, heartbreaks linger. To a dreamer, pain is a reminder that they have to work harder. Eleven months ago, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were crestfallen. The dream of an Olympic medal had slipped past them in Paris, their favourite city Facing Ma. laysia’s Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, their Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty arch-rivals, in celebrate their win and secure second World quarterfinals of Championships medal on Friday | BAI the Games, they had come within five points. Post that loss, for three months, the duo didn’t play a competitive tie as they wanted to heal. What a difference a year makes. As India slept on Friday night, they exorcised those demons in the same city and against the same opponents in the quarterfinals of the World Championships. Sure, there’s perhaps no greater heartache than missing out an Olympic medal but winning a Worlds medal will act as a balm. The straight games win, achieved with uncommon comfort for such a stage, is also a reminder of the talent they possess. In 2024, they suffered. In 2025, the P11 deliverance will be sweet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with members of the Indian community in Tianjin, China | PTI Look forward to meeting leaders: PM “Landed in Tianjin, China. Looking forward to deliberations at the SCO Summit and meeting various world leaders,” Modi said on social media Border peace is the basis of better ties Peace along the border remains a critical issue. A source added, “There is an understanding that peace along the border is the basis for the growth of our ties” US President Donald Trump no longer has plans to visit India for the Quad Summit later this year, The New York Times reported on Saturday, outlining how relations between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi deteriorated in recent months. In its report titled “The Nobel Prize and a Testy Phone Call: How the Trump-Modi Relationship Unraveled”, sources familiar with Trump’s schedule revealed that after initially assuring Modi of a visit to India for the Quad Summit later this year, Trump now has no plans to make the trip in the fall. There has been no official word on the NYT’s claims. The fallout reportedly began after the US President’s repeated claims that he had “solved” the India-Pakistan conflict in May — a statement India vehemently denied. The report indicates that Modi became increasingly frustrated with Trump’s interventions, with tensions reaching a boiling point after their June 17 phone call. Trump claimed during the call that Pakistan was going to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. The not-so-subtle implication was that Modi should do likewise, the paper said. But Modi said US role had nothing to do with the truce. GST 2.0 revenue loss: 8 states ruled by Oppn seek 5-yr relief P R E E T H A N A I R @ New Delhi GST COUNCIL TO MEET ON TWO-SLAB TAXATION THE Congress party announced on Saturday that eight opposition-led states The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet in have backed the proposal to simplify the New Delhi on September 3-4 to discuss Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate slabs moving to a two-slab taxation system and and reduce rates for mass consumption review recommendations on rate items. However, these states have rationalisation, compensation cess, and stressed the need for safeguards to prohealth insurance tect their fiscal interests. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urged the government to ensure that the ben- Centre retains 17-18% of its revenue efits of rate reductions are passed on to through cesses that are not shared with consumers and not used as a headline- the states. He called these demands perfectly legitimate and backed by grabbing tactic. He also emphasised the imporresearch from the Union Finance tance of advancing cooperative Ministry’s National Institute of federalism during the upcoming Public Finance & Policy GST Council meeting. The eight (NIPFP). states—Karnataka, Himachal The Congress leader reiterated Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, that his party has long advocated Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, for a simplified GST system, parand West Bengal—have called for ticularly one that benefits small compensation for the potential Jairam Ramesh and medium-sized enterprises revenue losses they will incur (MSMEs). due to the rate cuts, with 2024-25 as the The Congress leader said his party has base year. They have also demanded advocated for a simplified GST framethat any additional levies on ‘sin’ and work, particularly for MSMEs, and hopes luxury goods be fully transferred to the that the upcoming GST Council meeting states. will prioritise genuine cooperative fedRamesh further pointed out that the eralism over political posturing. WITH THIS ISSUE Memory Fights Back PLUS 12 P AGES Dhankhar seeks MLA pension in Rajasthan after resigning as V-P Majhi, Sai to hold talks on Mahanadi water in Dec R A J E S H A S N A N I @ Jaipur @ Bhubaneswar BARELY a month after resigning as Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar has applied for a pension as a former member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly . Dhankhar, who represented the Kishangarh constituency in Ajmer district from 1993 to 1998 as a Congress MLA, has submitted his request to the Rajasthan Assembly Secretariat in Jaipur. Jagdeep If approved, he will receive Dhankhar a monthly pension of `42,000, along with other benefits available to former legislators in the state At 74, he joined the BJP in 2003 and had been receiving the MLA pension until 2019 when he was appointed Governor of West Bengal. After stepping down as Vice President in July citing health reasons, Dhankhar has largely stayed out of the public eye. Dhankhar’s political journey spans decades, and his pension application is under review. EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE TAKING a step forward towards an amicable solution to the long-standing Mahanadi river dispute, chief secretaries and senior officials of Water Resources departments of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on Saturday came to the negotiating table in a bid to thrash out the contentious issue. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the two states have agreed to work sincerely and amicably towards a mutually beneficial resolution through dialogue and cooperation. A meeting between him and Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai some time in December is also on the cards. Majhi, who has been pushing for a speedy negotiated settlement rather than the time-taking adjudication route, said, “It was agreed that technical committees headed by the engineerin-chiefs (EICs) of both states will meet weekly in September to identify and resolve critical issues. These committees will also discuss creation of an institutional framework for stronger coordination on Mahanadi water sharing.” The chief minister also said a meeting at the level of chief secretaries along with secretaries of Water Resources departments of the two states has been planned in October to review progress made at the EIC talks. After taking stock of the official-level meetings, chief ministers of the two states will meet at a convenient time in December to explore an amicable and lasting resolution to the Mahanadi water dispute, which will be in the interest of people of both the states, he CONTINUED ON P5 stated.