Washington, DC [US]/New Delhi [India], September 10 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced that Washington and New Delhi will resume negotiations to address trade barriers, expressing confidence that discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would conclude successfully.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “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. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the upcoming weeks. I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our Great Countries!”
The announcement comes weeks after the US imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, along with an additional 25 per cent penalty on purchases of Russian oil. Despite these strains, Trump described India-US ties as a “very special relationship” and reaffirmed his friendship with PM Modi, while admitting he “doesn’t like what he is doing at this particular moment.”
When asked by ANI if he was ready to reset relations with India, Trump replied, “I always will. I’ll always be friends with (PM) Modi. He’s a great Prime Minister. I’ll always be friends, but I just don’t like what he is doing at this particular moment. But India and the United States have a very special relationship. There is nothing to worry about. We just have moments on occasion.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded warmly to Trump’s comments, affirming his commitment to strengthening the partnership. In a post on X on Wednesday, PM Modi said, “India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward to speaking with President Trump. We will work together to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for both our people.”
Earlier, PM Modi had also reciprocated Trump’s positive remarks on bilateral relations, saying he “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates” the US President’s sentiments and assessment of ties, describing India-US relations as “very positive and forward-looking towards a Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.”
The trade negotiations come at a time when global economic uncertainty has been heightened by Washington’s tariff measures against Indian imports and its criticism of New Delhi’s purchase of Russian crude oil, which the US claims supports Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine. (ANI)
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