Trump and India: Is a Sweet Trade Deal in the Making (Like a Waffle in the Morning)?

Trump Says What Now?

Alright alright alright! Donkey here reporting live from… well not exactly *live* but definitely *kicking* with the latest news. So Mr. Trumpy hair himself the big cheese says he thinks a trade deal with India is in the works. A trade deal you say? Sounds like somebody's about to get their swamp on! He was flapping his gums outside the White House sayin' Prime Minister Modi was here a few weeks ago and they're *dying* for a deal. Dying! Dramatic much?

Treasury Secretary Bessent Spills the Beans (or Maybe Just Some Magic Beans)

Now Treasury Secretary Bessent—sounds like 'pleasant' but probably not as pleasant as a foot massage after a long day of being chased by angry villagers—he's saying they're 'very close' with India. Very close! Like almost close enough to smell what they're cookin'. He also muttered somethin' about Japan and South Korea. Seems like everyone wants a piece of the American pie. Or maybe it's the other way around?

JD Vance Meets Modi: Some very good progress or What?

Hold on to your britches! Seems that JD Vance fellow met Modi and apparently some very good progress was made... Whatever that means... Sounds like he didn't just talk about politics but about getting stuff done which is nice for a change!

India's Tariff Advantage: Shrek's Swamp Ain't the Only One!

Bessent blabbered on about how India's already got 'posted and ready tariffs' which makes them easier to wrangle with. Easier to wrangle? Sounds like somebody's been trying to herd cats! Apparently this Rajan dude some fancy pants economist thinks India could get a sweet deal and attract a bunch of businesses. A sweet deal? I'm all about sweet deals! As long as they involve waffles in the morning.

White House Trade Frenzy: Donkey Doesn't Get Invited to the Party

So the White House is scramblin' like a dragon trying to catch a butterfly to get these trade deals done. Bessent says they're talkin' to all sorts of countries but guess who *wasn't* invited to the party? That's right yours truly! Maybe they're scared I'll eat all the snacks. It's a valid concern.

China Gets the Cold Shoulder: Are We There Yet?

Oh and get this! Bessent mentioned that these 'trading relationships are in motion' with 17 partners but then he casually drops that China's *not* on the list. Ouch! Sounds like somebody's in the doghouse. Well that's all for now folks! Donkey over and out! And remember even in the swamp everybody loves a good deal... and a good waffle.