Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:52am on 31 May 2025,Saturday International
US President Donald Trump announced that Pakistani officials will visit Washington next week for trade talks, even as tensions rise with India. Trump emphasized that the US is “very close to making a deal with India,” but warned that any escalation between the two nations could jeopardize trade negotiations. The warning follows recent military clashes between India and Pakistan after the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Pakistan seeks relief from a potential 29% US tariff, while India pushes for reduced tariffs and access to major US contracts. Trump stated he won’t pursue deals if hostilities resume, calling for restraint from both sides. (PC: AP)
