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US President Donald Trump has sparked fresh speculation over a possible trade deal with India, saying 'maybe', but adding that negotiations are in full swing and that a major breakthrough could arrive by August 1. Speaking alongside Bahrain's Crown Prince, Trump claimed the US was already collecting over $100 billion in tariffs and emphasized that India may soon open up its markets. "We're very close to a deal with India where they open it up," Trump said, highlighting restricted access previously faced by American businesses. Trump's comments come amid the 5th round of Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) talks between the two nations, following decisions taken by PM Modi and President Trump. With a trade deal just possibly around the corner, will August 1 be the day that reshapes India–US economic relations?#donaldtrump #india #unitedstates #indiaustradedeal #trumpindiatradedeal, #usindianegotiations, #august1tariff, #moditrumpdeal, #usindiabusiness, #btatalks, #trumptariffs, #usindiaaccess, #bilateraldeal, #trumpmodieconomy #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
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