As the tariff deadline looms, US President Donald Trump is engaging in trade negotiations with India, Israel, and Vietnam to finalize agreements. These countries are racing to secure favorable terms and reduce tariffs, with personal involvement from Trump in the discussions. Key meetings and diplomatic efforts are underway to fast-track the process.

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• Donald Trump is negotiating with India, Israel, and Vietnam to finalize trade agreements before a critical tariff deadline.
• Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House on Monday for discussions with Trump on removing tariffs.
• Netanyahu would be the first foreign leader to meet with Trump personally to negotiate tariff reductions.
• On Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed tariffs with Israeli PM Netanyahu, as Israel faces a 17% tariff on exports to the US.
• Vietnam’s General Secretary expressed interest in reducing tariffs to zero through an agreement with the US.
• India currently faces a 10% base tariff and an additional 26% country-specific duty, set to take effect on April 9.
• India is carefully examining the impact of the tariffs, which were announced by Trump on April 2.
• The new tariffs, including the 10% base tariff and the 26% country-specific duty, are expected to significantly affect trade.
• These nations are under pressure to reach agreements before tariffs are imposed, which could disrupt their trade with the US.
• Fast-tracking these deals is seen as essential to avoid economic repercussions and safeguard existing trade relations.