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  "id": 11791767,
  "title": "Tariffs, sanctions becoming policy instruments, sometimes weaponised: P K Mishra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/tariffs-sanctions-becoming-policy-instruments-sometimes-weaponised-p-11791767",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T22:44:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/tariffs-sanctions-policy-pk-mishra-10905659/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister P K Mishra addressed the importance of tariffs, export controls, and other restrictions at a session on 'A World Priced for Risk' during the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave. Mishra emphasized that these economic policy instruments are sometimes weaponized, becoming tools for strategic purposes. India aims to be a country that is steady, careful, and ambitious without being naïve or closed. Mishra highlighted the shifting focus from energy prices to energy availability, stating that disruptions in major shipping routes can impact crude oil prices far away. The concentration of critical minerals in a few geographical locations has returned to the forefront, posing risks to the clean energy future. India has responded to global supply chain shocks by maintaining substantial stocks, increasing domestic production, and diversifying its external economic relationships through various trade agreements. Mishra concluded by stating that the world of the future will belong to those who can strike a balance between openness and vulnerability, carefully navigating risks while seizing opportunities.",
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        "title": "Tariffs, sanctions becoming policy instruments, sometimes weaponised: P K Mishra",
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