Trump's remarks come amid the ongoing bilateral trade pact discussions, with India's chief negotiator for the deal, Rajesh Agrawal, currently in the US.

The US and India are nearing a "mini-deal" trade agreement, aiming to meet President Trump's July deadline. Negotiations face hurdles regarding agricultural access and GMO products, with India prioritizing food security.

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick expressed optimism about a potential trade pact, saying a deal could be expected “in the not-too-distant future.”