Trump admits pressure on PM Modi failed, promises US tariff cuts in trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a significant shift in US-India trade relations by admitting that his administration’s previous pressure tactics, including the imposition of tariffs, did not achieve the intended results. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for the new US Ambassador to India, Trump announced that the United States is now preparing to reduce tariffs on Indian goods as bilateral trade negotiations reach a new stage. Labeling the move as part of a “much different deal,” Trump emphasised the goal of fairness and mutual respect, moving beyond past grievances and towards a trade agreement that both sides can support. Watch for more