Maybe they'll sell to India: Trump strikes trade deal, oil partnership with Pak
The president shared on Truth Social that it had been a 'very busy' day in the White House, largely focused on trade negotiations. 'I have spoken to the Leaders of many Countries, all of whom want to make the United States 'extremely happy,'' he said. 'All of this will help reduce our Trade Deficit in a very major way.'
Trump added that the administration is currently selecting an oil company to lead the US-Pakistan energy partnership. He did not name specific firms or provide a timeline for project commencement.Last week, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the United States and Pakistan were "very close" to a trade deal that could come within days, after he met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday. The US State Department and Pakistan's foreign ministry, in separate statements after Rubio's meeting with Dar, said last week the two top diplomats stressed in their discussion the importance of expanding trade and ties in critical minerals and mining.TRUMP TO MEET SOUTH KOREAN DELEGATIONIn a separate development, Trump said he is preparing to meet with a South Korean trade delegation to discuss tariff reductions. 'South Korea is right now at a 25% Tariff, but they have an offer to buy down those Tariffs,' he noted. 'I will be interested in hearing what that offer is.'The president hinted that several other countries are also offering tariff deals, part of what he characterised as a broader effort to correct America's trade imbalance.'A full report will be released at the appropriate time,' Trump concluded. 'Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!'- EndsWith inputs from ReutersTune InMust Watch
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