Washington:President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Tuesday about the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and India, stating that discussions on tariffs were “coming along great.” Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump said he believed the two countries were on track to reach a mutually beneficial deal.
“We’re working on it. The talks with India are going very well. I think we’re going to have a good agreement,” the President remarked when asked about the status of the negotiations. While he did not provide a timeline or specific details, his comments suggest that the longstanding trade issues between the world’s two largest democracies may soon see a resolution.
The trade relationship between the U.S. and India has seen tensions in recent years, particularly after the Trump administration withdrew India from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program in 2019, which had allowed duty-free access to certain Indian exports. India responded by imposing retaliatory tariffs on various American products. Since then, both nations have engaged in negotiations to resolve the differences and strengthen bilateral trade ties.
In addition to addressing trade matters, President Trump also hinted at expanding his diplomatic engagements, revealing plans to visit Africa in the future. “We’re working on a trip to Africa. It’s a place I’ve wanted to go for a long time,” he said, though no specific countries or dates were mentioned.
Trump also mentioned that he was planning to hold discussions with Australian officials, underscoring his administration’s efforts to maintain close ties with key allies and strategic partners around the globe.
The President’s brief remarks reflect a continued emphasis on trade diplomacy and global outreach as part of his foreign policy agenda.