U.S.-India Trade Talks: Reviving Diplomatic Ties
President Trump and Prime Minister Modi engage in frequent talks as five negotiation rounds progress toward a US-India trade deal amid tariff disputes and energy policy tensions.
- On November 05, 2025, President Donald Trump often spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House said, while the U.S. trade team and Indian officials remain in very serious discussions as negotiations proceed.
- The U.S. government imposed tariffs, including a 50 duty and an additional 25 duty tied to India's Russian crude purchases, straining ties with India.
- Indian refiners cut Russian oil imports last week after U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, and India's Ministry of External Affairs said energy sourcing is guided by national interests and consumer welfare earlier this month.
- Last week in South Korea, President Donald Trump said he wanted a trade deal with India, signaling a thaw after ties hit their lowest point, the White House said the President `feels very positive and strongly` about India-U.S. trade talks.
- Reuters noted on November 05, 2025 that President Donald Trump frequently speaks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as trade teams continue talks amid the U.S. administration policy to isolate Russia.
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Trump has 'great respect' for PM Modi, they speak frequently: White House as India-US trade talks move forward
US President Donald Trump "feels very positive and strongly" about the India–US relationship, even as tensions linger over trade tariffs and oil imports from Russia, and often speaks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, White House official Karoline Leavitt said. She further noted that the President had spoken with Modi directly when he celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office alongside several senior Indian-American officials. Trump has 'great respec…
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are in close talks, with the two countries' trade teams holding serious discussions on economic cooperation, White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said on Tuesday.
U.S.-India Trade Talks: Reviving Diplomatic Ties
U.S.-India Trade Talks: Reviving Diplomatic Ties Frequent communications between U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggest a renewed focus on strengthening trade ties, according to the White House.Karoline Leavitt, White House spokeswoman, highlighted ongoing serious trade discussions as Trump expressed his respect for Modi. This is seen as progress given the recent trade disputes.Tensions flared as the U.S. inc…
Trump, Modi speak frequently as US-India trade talks move forward, White House says
The White House said Tuesday that President Trump and Prime Minister Modi speak frequently, with spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt noting Trump’s respect for Modi and ongoing US-India trade discussions.
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