India, US Continuing Negotiations To Address Trade Barriers: Trump

New York/Washington- Signalling a thaw in the bilateral chill between India and the US, President Donald Trump has said he feels“certain” that there will be“no difficulty” for the two countries to come to a“successful conclusion” in trade talks and he looks forward to speaking with his“very good friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming weeks.

In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, the US president said he was“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!” he said.

Responding to the post, Prime Minister Modi in a post on X on Wednesday expressed confidence that the ongoing negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the partnership between them.

India and the US are close friends and natural partners, Modi said, adding that both countries are working to conclude the trade discussions at the earliest.

He said,“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.”

Trump shared the Prime Minister's post on his social media platform.

Trump's latest comments signal a significant thaw in bilateral relations as ties between the two countries reeled under possibly the worst phase in over two decades amid tensions over tariffs and Delhi's purchases of Russian oil.

Trump has doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent, including a 25 per cent additional duty for India's purchase of Russian crude oil.

India described the US action as“unfair, unjustified and unreasonable”.

After months of critical rhetoric against India, Trump had last week said that India and the US have a“special relationship” and there's nothing to worry about as the two countries“just have moments on occasion”.

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