Goa, July 31 -- In a major geopolitical development, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new energy partnership with Pakistan - a move that coincided with his administration slapping a 25 per cent tariff and additional penalties on Indian imports.

The announcement, made via Trump's post on his social media platform, Truth Social, revealed that the US and Pakistan will collaborate on exploring and developing Pakistan's untapped oil reserves. Trump hinted at the possibility that Pakistan could one day export oil to India under this new partnership.

"We have just concluded a Deal with the Country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive Oil Reserves," Trump posted. "W...