Trump Announces Potential Trade Deal with India, Faces Challenges on Other Fronts
President Donald Trump announced a potential trade deal with India that would lower tariffs to 18%, signaling a possible easing of trade tensions between the two countries, according to NPR Politics. The announcement, made on February 3, 2026, followed months of strained relations.
Diaa Hadid of NPR reported from Mumbai that the announcement was met with "palpable relief." The proposed deal comes as Trump faces scrutiny on multiple fronts, including immigration and the economy, according to Vox. Caitlin Dewey of Vox noted that even some of the president's supporters believe he is mishandling these issues.
Meanwhile, a federal court ruled that deportation protections for Haitian immigrants would remain in place, marking a victory for that community, Vox reported. Cameron Peters of Vox explained that the ruling countered the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.
In other international news, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, New START, is nearing expiration, raising concerns about a potential new arms race, according to Joshua Keating, a senior correspondent at Vox. The treaty, signed in 2010, has been a key element in managing nuclear arsenals.
Additionally, the Justice Department released another set of files related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased financier and convicted sex trafficker, Vox reported. The Epstein case continues to draw attention due to his associations with prominent figures, including President Trump.
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