 "Indian delegation in US, Trump says 'we're going to have access' as trade talks progress")
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday asserted that the country is making notable progress in gaining access to India’s markets, attributing the breakthrough to his tough tariff policies and hinting at an outcome toward a coming trade deal.
He said that his tariffs have helped the US dismantle barriers that previously hindered American businesses.
“We’re going to have access into India,” Trump said, while announcing a trade agreement with Indonesia following a call with President Prabowo Subianto. “You have to understand, we had no access into any of these countries. Our people couldn’t go in. And now we’re getting access because of what we’re doing with the tariffs.”
#WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, "We made a deal with Indonesia. I spoke to their really great president...and we made the deal. We have full access to Indonesia, everything. As you know, Indonesia is very strong on copper, but we have full access to everything. We will… pic.twitter.com/hSFArf17Ly
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Although the White House has not released concrete information about the scope or progress of the proposed US-India trade agreement, Trump’s comments point to a fresh effort to reshape America’s trade ties across Asia. Moreover, a high-level team from the Ministry of Commerce and Trade is also in the US to negotiate further, as India is firm on protecting its dairy and agriculture sector.
Trump pointed out that his tough tariff stance is yielding results. “Now we’re getting access,” he repeated, positioning the development as a direct outcome of his trade policies.
Donald Trump has frequently insisted that a trade deal with India is almost finalized, though a few outstanding issues remain. Interestingly, experts on US-India relations suggest it’s actually beneficial that Trump hasn’t yet sent an official letter to New Delhi.
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More ShortsMeanwhile, India’s trade delegation, headed by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, is in Washington for scheduled talks, fueling renewed hopes for a potential agreement. Among all US trading partners facing Trump’s proposed “reciprocal tariffs,” India is the largest and stands out because, unlike the EU, South Korea, Japan, Canada, and Mexico, it has not received a formal letter from Trump threatening 25 to 35 percent tariffs starting August 1.
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