“I do believe it will come before the prime minister’s visit tomorrow,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House when questioned about Trump’s forthcoming announcement. The White House said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump could announce his reciprocal tariff plan before he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, just hours before Modi begins his two-day visit to the US.
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“I do believe it will come before the prime minister’s visit tomorrow,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House when questioned about Trump’s forthcoming announcement.
She added, “I will let the president discuss the details of the reciprocal tariff plan, but he strongly believes in this.” Trump said on Sunday that he planned to impose reciprocal tariffs on “every country” that imposes import duties on the US.
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Leavitt explained why tariffs are crucial, stating, “It’s very simple logic as to why the President wants to impose reciprocal tariffs. It’s the golden rule we all learned in school – Treat others the way you want to be treated. Far too many nations around the world have been ripping off the United States for too long, and that’s why the President believes this will be a great policy.”
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Trump has not held back his frustration over India’s high tariffs, labelling the country a “very big abuser” and accusing it of blocking US imports. With the almost $200 billion bilateral trade, what irks Trump is the $40-50 billion surplus that is in India’s favour. and, while Trump has emphasised his desire for a trade relationship with India that is more “fair,” Delhi has already signalled its willingness to negotiate a limited trade deal to address Washington’s concerns over market access.