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Topline President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that India had offered a deal under which it would charge no tariffs on U.S. goods, in a move that would make India the latest country to seek out a trade deal with the U.S. to avoid steep levies on its exports, as outlined by Trump in his so-called “Liberation Day” announcement. President Donald Trump gestures during a business roundtable, Thursday in Doha, Qatar. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Key Facts Speaking at a business event in Qatar, Trump claimed the Indian government has offered the U.S. “a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariff,” Bloomberg reported. Trump, who has previously admonished India by calling it the “tariff king,” did not provide any other details about the proposed deal. The president’s comments come just days after he suggested that he offered trade perks to India and neighboring Pakistan to secure a ceasefire between both sides after the nuclear powers were involved in a four-day-long skirmish—a claim India has rejected. Indian officials have not commented on Trump’s latest remarks. Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you’ll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here. What Did Trump Say About Apple Manufacturing In India? The Indian manufacturing sector has emerged as a beneficiary of the ongoing trade tensions between India and China. The most significant example of this has been Apple’s efforts to shore up iPhone production in India in a bid to avoid the steep tariffs placed on China that are now paused. Late last month, several outlets reported Apple is planning to make most U.S.-bound iPhones in Indian factories by the end of 2026. Trump addressed this in his…

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