India, July 8 -- Even as he slapped fresh tariffs on 14 countries, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the country was close to making a trade deal with India.

"We made a deal with the United Kingdom, we made a deal with China, we're close to making a deal with India," Trump said, adding letters stating fresh tariffs were sent to other countries.

"Others we met with, and we don't think we're going to be able to make a deal, so we just send them a letter," he said.

His remarks came after he announced new trade measures with countries, including Bangladesh, Thailand, South Korea and Japan, to come into effect starting August 1.

"We're sending out letters to various countries telling them how much tariffs they have to pay. Some wil...