Trump says US, India still negotiating after 25% US tariff threatUS President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. REUTERSUS President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. REUTERSPresident Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States is still negotiating with India on trade after announcing earlier in the day the US would impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from the country starting on Friday. The 25% tariff, as well as an unspecified penalty announced by Trump in a morning social media post, would strain relations with the world's most populous democracy. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Trump has been frustrated with the progress of trade talks with India and believed the 25% tariff announcement would help the situation.
