Trump Announces Trade Deal with India, Promises Tariff Reduction
President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with India that would lower tariffs on the country to 18%, according to NPR Politics. The announcement came after months of trade tensions between the United States and India.
The announcement was made on February 3, 2026, during a segment on NPR's "Morning Edition." Diaa Hadid reported from Mumbai that there was "palpable relief" following the announcement.
Government Shutdown Ends, Focus Shifts to Immigration Negotiations
In other news, President Trump signed a funding package on Tuesday afternoon to reopen much of the federal government, ending a four-day partial shutdown, Time reported. The shutdown was largely centered around the Administration's immigration crackdown.
The measure gives lawmakers until next Friday to negotiate new funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and potentially new restrictions after the fatal shooting of two civilians by federal immigration agents last month in Minneapolis.
"This bill is a great victory for the American people," Trump said as he signed the package, according to Time. "Instead of a bloated and wasteful omnibus monstrosity full of special interest handouts, we've succeeded in passing a fiscally responsible package that actually cuts wasteful federal spending while supporting critical programs for the safety."
Federal Court Extends Deportation Protections for Haitian Immigrants
A federal court ruled that deportation protections for Haitian immigrants would remain in place, Vox reported. This decision came as the Trump administration attempted to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.
Cameron Peters, a staff editor at Vox, explained that the ruling was a victory for Haitian immigrants. Protesters had previously held a candlelight vigil and interfaith prayer at the Fort Lauderdale airport on January 28, 2026, calling on the federal government to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, according to Vox.
US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Set to Expire
The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, New START, is about to expire, Vox reported. Joshua Keating, a senior correspondent at Vox, questioned whether a new US-Russia arms race was about to begin.
New START is a 15-year-old treaty.
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