As tensions rise globally and trade dynamics shift, misinformation often spreads rapidly on social media. One such claim circulating online involves former U.S. President Donald Trump and India’s trade relations.
A claim has been shared by the X user, “President Donald Trump says the U.S stops trade with India temporarily”.
Other users were also found who shared similar claims, which can be viewed here.
Fact Check
Upon investigation, we found the claim to be misleading. There is no credible record or announcement from Donald Trump or official U.S. sources stating that the U.S. has halted trade with India. According to a Reuters report, the U.S. and India are very close to a trade agreement, aiming to finalize arrangements before the July 9 tariff deadline.
The Economic Times also reports that both nations are actively working on a bilateral trade deal to pause planned tariff increases, not shut down trade. The report further stated, “The US has announced the suspension of additional tariffs on India for 90 days until July 9 this year, according to the White House executive orders. On April 2, US President Donald Trump slapped universal duties on about 60 countries exporting goods to America and additional steep levies on countries like India, potentially impacting sales of products from shrimp to steel in the world’s biggest economy. The move was aimed at cutting its trade deficit and boosting domestic manufacturing.”
Conclusion
Thus, the assertion that “President Trump says the U.S stops trade with India temporarily” is misleading. In reality, trade negotiations are moving forward, not halted.
