US EditionIndia’s Modi hails US ties after Trump’s ‘always be friends’ comments
Trump emphasized enduring friendship with Modi despite concerns over India's Russian oil imports and US-imposed 50% tariffs, underscoring a complex but special India-US partnership.
- On September 5, 2025, US President Donald Trump voiced his frustration over India’s ongoing purchases of Russian oil and announced the implementation of a steep 50 percent duty on goods imported from India amid rising trade tensions.
- The tariff imposition followed India's maintenance of energy ties with Russia despite Western sanctions, which Washington views as undermining its interests, while New Delhi insists its imports are vital for energy security.
- Trump called the US-India relationship special but acknowledged occasional tensions, and his administration's trade team, including Kevin Hassett, expressed hope for positive diplomatic developments soon.
- On September 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed on X his strong gratitude and mutual acknowledgment of President Trump's positive views regarding the Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership between India and the United States.
- Despite the tariff dispute and critical social media remarks by Trump about losing India to China, both leaders underline their personal rapport, suggesting ongoing efforts to manage the complex bilateral relationship.
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Trump says ‘nothing to worry about’ with U.S.-India relationship
(Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump said there was “nothing to worry about” in his relationship with India, even as the US pushed forward with a 50% tariff on many goods from the country to punish New Delhi for purchases of Russian energy.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a strong personal rapport with US President Donald Trump. His comments follow a public exchange of warm words between the two leaders, even as trade tensions simmer between the countries. ‘PM Modi values US ties’ Speaking to news agency ANI, Jaishankar shed light on PM Modi’s commitment to maintaining robust ties with Washington. “PM Modi attaches e…
PM Modi reciprocates Trump's sentiments on India-US ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday “deeply” appreciated US President Donald Trump’s “positive assessment” of the India-US partnership after the American leader hailed the “special” relationship between the two nations — remarks seen as an attempt to check the downturn in the ties. The prime minister’s comments on social media came hours after Trump said at a news conference in the White House that he will always be “friends with…
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