White House Flags China Talks Progress as Trump Weighs 25% India Tariff

White House senior adviser Kevin Hassett said tariff negotiations with Beijing have made "very, very positive" progress and that President Donald Trump will receive a detailed briefing from advisers Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Greer later today. Hassett added that the groundwork is set for further "very positive developments" in the China talks. By contrast, Hassett described U.S. discussions with India as lagging, noting that Trump is "frustrated with the progress" and believes a 25% tariff on Indian goods could spur movement. Hassett said Washington still hopes New Delhi will open its markets, lower prices for U.S. products and reconsider certain business practices, calling a potential deal with India an "absolute game changer" for the global economy.