Asma Khalid

The Trump administration is launching an investigation into whether imports of copper pose a risk to American national security. It's using the same legal justification it's used for steel and aluminum tariffs. The White House did not specify how quickly the investigation would happen or what the potential tariff rate might be. Copper is key for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

The Trump administration is launching an investigation into whether imports of copper pose a risk to American national security. It's using the same legal justification it's used for steel and aluminum tariffs. The White House did not specify how quickly the investigation would happen or what the potential tariff rate might be. Copper is key for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

A White House official speaking on the condition of anonymity ahead of the announcement told reporters that China has been flooding world markets with subsidized copper, but the top copper producers in the world are actually Chile and Peru. Asma Khalid, NPR News, the White House.

A White House official speaking on the condition of anonymity ahead of the announcement told reporters that China has been flooding world markets with subsidized copper, but the top copper producers in the world are actually Chile and Peru. Asma Khalid, NPR News, the White House.

Well, the president has been talking a lot about reciprocal tariffs. And, Michel, that's the idea that if a foreign country charges, say, a 20 percent tariff on U.S. imports, then the U.S. ought to slap a 20 percent tariff back on them. Trump was actually talking about this idea even months ago during his campaign last fall. He accused India of being a, quote, big abuser of tariffs. Take a listen.

Well, the president has been talking a lot about reciprocal tariffs. And, Michel, that's the idea that if a foreign country charges, say, a 20 percent tariff on U.S. imports, then the U.S. ought to slap a 20 percent tariff back on them. Trump was actually talking about this idea even months ago during his campaign last fall. He accused India of being a, quote, big abuser of tariffs. Take a listen.

Well, the president has been talking a lot about reciprocal tariffs. And, Michel, that's the idea that if a foreign country charges, say, a 20 percent tariff on U.S. imports, then the U.S. ought to slap a 20 percent tariff back on them. Trump was actually talking about this idea even months ago during his campaign last fall. He accused India of being a, quote, big abuser of tariffs. Take a listen.

And so as you notice there, despite the accusations he's making about India on trade, you know, Trump has a really fond relationship with India's leader. He had a very warm personal relationship with him. And Modi quite literally and famously gave Trump a bear hug when they two first met at the White House. And, you know, they're known to have similar populist styles.

And so as you notice there, despite the accusations he's making about India on trade, you know, Trump has a really fond relationship with India's leader. He had a very warm personal relationship with him. And Modi quite literally and famously gave Trump a bear hug when they two first met at the White House. And, you know, they're known to have similar populist styles.

And so as you notice there, despite the accusations he's making about India on trade, you know, Trump has a really fond relationship with India's leader. He had a very warm personal relationship with him. And Modi quite literally and famously gave Trump a bear hug when they two first met at the White House. And, you know, they're known to have similar populist styles.

They went on to host these joint mega rallies together, first in Texas and then later in India with tenors. tens of thousands of supporters.

They went on to host these joint mega rallies together, first in Texas and then later in India with tenors. tens of thousands of supporters.

They went on to host these joint mega rallies together, first in Texas and then later in India with tenors. tens of thousands of supporters.

Well, trade is certainly the number one priority for the Trump administration in this relationship. The U.S. is in a trade deficit with India. Ahead of this visit, India announced that it was lowering tariffs on motorbikes. And that opens the door for more exports of Harley-Davidson's, which is something that has been important to President Trump.

Well, trade is certainly the number one priority for the Trump administration in this relationship. The U.S. is in a trade deficit with India. Ahead of this visit, India announced that it was lowering tariffs on motorbikes. And that opens the door for more exports of Harley-Davidson's, which is something that has been important to President Trump.

Well, trade is certainly the number one priority for the Trump administration in this relationship. The U.S. is in a trade deficit with India. Ahead of this visit, India announced that it was lowering tariffs on motorbikes. And that opens the door for more exports of Harley-Davidson's, which is something that has been important to President Trump.

Lisa Curtis was in Trump's National Security Council during his first term. She told me that Prime Minister Modi understands Trump and he's also offering to increase imports of American oil and gas to avoid a broader fight over trade issues. But she also knows from experience that India is a tough negotiator.

Lisa Curtis was in Trump's National Security Council during his first term. She told me that Prime Minister Modi understands Trump and he's also offering to increase imports of American oil and gas to avoid a broader fight over trade issues. But she also knows from experience that India is a tough negotiator.

Lisa Curtis was in Trump's National Security Council during his first term. She told me that Prime Minister Modi understands Trump and he's also offering to increase imports of American oil and gas to avoid a broader fight over trade issues. But she also knows from experience that India is a tough negotiator.

Certainly immigration. Illegal immigration is a big priority for Trump. And according to estimates from the Pew Research Center, the third largest group of people in the United States without legal status are actually Indians. Earlier this month, the Trump administration flew a group of Indians back to India on a military plane, and it caused some domestic political backlash for Modi.