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US, India Trade Deal Talks Progressing Well: Trump

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US President Donald Trump has expressed positivity towards a trade deal with India, indicating that talks are progressing well. According to Trump, a full or temporary trade deal between the two nations could be signed soon, which would grant India better access to the US market. India's delegation has reached Washington to discuss the deal, and if finalized, India may face lower tariffs compared to other countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump said the US is very close to a big trade deal with India, with talks progressing well.
  • India's delegation has reached Washington to discuss the deal, which could help India get better access to the US market.
  • If the trade deal is finalized, India may face tariffs of less than 20 percent, much lower than countries like China (51 percent) and Bangladesh (35 percent).
  • Trump also mentioned that talks with the European Union are going well, with a potential trade deal possible soon.
  • The US government has suggested that it may impose 10 percent to 15 percent tariffs on around 150 countries, in addition to existing high tariffs on countries like Canada (35 percent), Mexico and EU (30 percent), and Brazil (50 percent).
  • India wants to protect its dairy and farming sectors with the current trade deal, but may open its markets to US products like textiles and footwear in return.

Statistics:

  • 10-15 percent: Tariff increase India may face if there is no trade deal.
  • 35 percent: Tariff imposed on Canada by the US.
  • 30 percent: Tariff imposed on Mexico and the EU by the US.
  • 50 percent: Tariff imposed on Brazil by the US.
  • 51 percent: Tariff imposed on China by the US.
  • 35 percent: Tariff imposed on Bangladesh by the US.
  • Less than 20 percent: Tariffs India may face if the deal is finalized.
  • August 1: Deadline by which the US wants to complete trade agreements with partners before increasing tariffs on most goods coming from other countries.

Sources:

  • Real America's Voice (in interview with US President Donald Trump)
  • The Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd. (excerpts from the article)
  • Contify.com (distributed by)

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