U.S. Officials Warn India Talks Stalled as Trump Weighs Tariff Pressure

Senior members of the U.S. administration signaled mounting frustration with stalled trade negotiations with India, underscoring the fragile state of talks aimed at striking a bilateral accord. White House Senior Adviser Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump is "frustrated with the progress" and believes additional tariffs could spur movement toward a deal he described as a potential "game changer for the global economy." Treasury Secretary Bessent echoed the concern, telling CNBC that the outcome “will be up to India” and conceding he does not know “what’s going to happen.” Bessent added that India “has not been a great global actor,” a remark highlighting Washington’s impatience with New Delhi’s negotiating stance.