US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States is making progress in entering India’s markets. He credited this development to his strict tariff policies and suggested that a trade deal with India could be coming soon.

Tariff Policies Helping US Break Barriers

According to Trump, his tough stance on tariffs has helped the US remove trade barriers that once blocked American companies from doing business in India.

“We’re going to have access into India,” Trump said during a speech where he also announced a trade deal with Indonesia after speaking to President Prabowo Subianto. He added, “You have to understand, we had no access into any of these countries. Our people couldn’t go in. And now we’re getting access because of what we’re doing with the tariffs.”

No Official Trade Deal Yet, But Talks Are On

Although the White House has not shared clear details about the proposed US-India trade agreement, Trump’s latest comments suggest a new push to change trade relations with countries across Asia.

At the same time, a senior Indian trade team is in the US to continue negotiations. India is focused on protecting its dairy and agriculture sectors in these talks.

Trump Repeats Claim of Tariff Success

Trump stressed that his trade strategy is showing results. “Now we’re getting access,” he said again, linking the progress directly to his tariff policies.

He has often claimed that a trade deal with India is nearly finished. However, some key issues are still being discussed. Interestingly, trade experts believe it might be good that Trump hasn’t yet sent India an official letter threatening high tariffs. This delay could leave more space for peaceful talks.

India Still Avoiding Tariff Threats

Meanwhile, India’s trade team, led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, is currently in Washington for scheduled discussions. Hopes for a possible agreement have grown because, unlike other US trading partners, India has not yet received a formal tariff warning.

Countries like the European Union, South Korea, Japan, Canada, and Mexico have all received letters from Trump threatening “reciprocal tariffs” between 25 and 35 percent, starting August 1. But India stands out as the only major US trading partner not to get such a threat so far.