US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that a US-India trade deal is within reach, while simultaneously accusing New Delhi of historically exploiting the US with high tariffs that he said are now being reversed.

The remarks come as a US trade delegation, led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch, wrapped up a critical round of negotiations in India on Thursday.

“For years, India took advantage of the United States... They charged us tremendous tariffs and paid nothing... Now it is the exact reverse, and we are making a lot of money with India. But we will get to a deal because I like your Prime Minister a lot. He is a good friend of mine, and we get along well. We have a good relationship,” he said, addressing the media at the White House on Thursday.

Trump was answering a question about the India-US bilateral trade deal, which the US is pushing to conclude early.

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Published on June 5, 2026