India, March 29 -- President Donald Trump on Friday said he was open to negotiating separate agreements with countries seeking to avoid US tariffs. However, he said that such deals would only be considered after his administration enforces reciprocal tariffs on April 2.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump also mentioned plans to introduce tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry but did not provide details on the timing or tariff rates.Trump told reporters that countries, including Britain, had reached out to the United States to negotiate deals and avoid the reciprocal tariffs.

"They want to make deals. It's possible if we can get something for the deal, but yeah, I'm certainly open to that. If we can do something where we ...