Sat Mar 29 01:11:02 UTC 2025: ## Trump Predicts Positive Outcome in India-US Tariff Talks
**Washington, D.C.** – President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding ongoing tariff negotiations with India, predicting a favorable resolution. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the U.S. attorney for New Jersey, Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very smart man” and “great friend,” highlighting their recent positive discussions. While acknowledging India’s high tariffs, Trump stated, “I think it’s going to work out very well between India and our country.”
This positive outlook comes after Trump recently announced a 25% tariff on all imported vehicles into the U.S., effective April 2nd. This measure aims to boost domestic manufacturing. The president’s comments mark a shift from previous criticisms of India’s tariff policies, where he had previously described India as a “hard place to do business” and accused them of imposing auto tariffs exceeding 100%.
Trump previously stated that the U.S. would soon impose reciprocal tariffs on countries including India and China, mirroring the tariffs those nations impose on American goods. He reiterated this plan in a joint session of Congress, confirming the April 2nd implementation date. This policy, according to Trump, is designed to rectify what he described as decades of unfair trade practices by numerous countries.
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