Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant said several major trade agreements are still pending, including deals with Switzerland and India, but India has shown some hesitation in ongoing negotiations with Washington.

Speaking on the "Kudlow" program of Fox Business Network, Bessant expressed hope that the Trump administration would complete its trade talks with major countries by the end of October, aiming to finalize key terms.

He added that while this timeline is optimistic, the US is in a strong negotiating position and expects to reach agreements with all major trade partners, ensuring fair and balanced economic terms.

Bessant noted that upcoming meetings with senior Chinese officials will focus on finalizing trade ...