‘You can’t walk in there’: Donald Trump says India deal near, but full access still “unthinkable”

Since the deadline for trade on July 9, US president Donald Trump said that although trade negotiations with India are “continuing”, achieving the full removal of market restrictions is still “unimaginable”-where both optimism and doubt indicate the long-awaited deal.

At a White House press conference, Trump addressed slow conversations, saying: “We are looking forward to getting a full commercial barrier, which cannot be conceived, and I am not sure that this will happen.” He admitted the restriction of the India market, adding: “You cannot walk there, you cannot even think about it.”

Despite the hardline speech, Trump has reduced the urgency on the deadline that he imposed on July 9, noting that it is “not a fixed date.” His notes follow optimism earlier at the “Big Beutiful Bill” event, where he disturbed a “very large” trade agreement with India, claiming, “We will open India …”

The potential deal aims to solve long -term friction on definitions, reach markets, and American complaints about protectionist policies in India. The Trump administration has long pushed more favorable conditions for American companies in India, especially in agriculture, technology and pharmaceutical preparations.

American Trade Minister Howard Lootnick recently repeated optimism, saying: “You must expect a deal between the United States and India in the non -far -long future.”

The Minister of Trade of India Piyush Goyal also confirmed that the two countries are working on a balanced agreement. He said, referring to the discussions held during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump: “We are negotiating a nice, fair, Mansour and balance agreement to enhance business.”

While both sides continue to push for a penetration, the result remains unconfirmed. Trump explained that although he prefers to conclude deals, he is also open to a sharp alternative: “Some will send them a message, say thank you very much. You will pay 25, 35, 45 percent.”

The risks are great as both countries weigh the strategic, economic and political priorities – with global trade monitors who look forward to whether the speech will finally translate into a solution.