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| US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on February 13, 2025. — Reuters |
Trump Confirms Ongoing US-India Trade Talks Despite Tariff Dispute
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on February 13, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump said Tuesday that trade talks with India would continue, despite strained ties since his imposition of 50% tariffs...
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that trade negotiations with India remain on track, despite tensions following Washington’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on New Delhi’s imports of Russian oil.
“I am pleased to announce that India and the United States of America are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between our two nations,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. He added that he was “certain there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion” that benefits both countries.
Trump also said he would speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi “in the upcoming weeks.” In response, Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that he was “looking forward” to the conversation, describing the two nations as “close friends and natural partners.”
Modi added that he was “confident our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking limitless potential” and confirmed that both sides were working to conclude discussions “at the earliest.”
The comments come amid strains in the relationship, as Trump has voiced frustration with India in recent weeks. He has also sought recognition for what he described as Nobel Prize-worthy diplomacy in brokering peace between Pakistan and India after their most serious military confrontation in decades earlier this year.