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Aug 27
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T-day: India tariff kicks in!

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27 Aug 2025. 50% tariffs on Indian exports to the US come into effect today. We asked economist Daniel Richards what it means for India’s economy and for global trade. Plus, Cavendish Maxwell says both volumes and values of Abu Dhabi home sales fell in H1 we find out why. And UAE mortgage broker Holo has raised $22 million, CEO & Founder Michael Hunter explained what they plan to do with the cash.

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