India is recalibrating its economic and foreign policy in response to rising U.S. tariffs, implementing significant tax reforms to boost domestic demand and seeking to repair its strained relationship with China, while also diversifying its international partnerships to enhance long-term growth prospects.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in response to US tariffs, aiming to boost the economy and provide relief to households and businesses, calling it a 'double Diwali' for India.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan announced that approximately 700,000 households in the state will receive refund checks averaging $550 early next year. The checks are part of an overhaul of Michigan's tax policies, which increased the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for low- and moderate-wage workers. The checks will be the difference between the 6% tax credit received on their tax return and the 30% owed under the new law. Eligible residents do not need to submit additional paperwork, and the checks will be automatically processed and mailed on a rolling basis.