President Donald Trump criticized the US-India trade relationship as “one-sided,” citing high Indian tariffs on American goods. While acknowledging improved ties, he defended steep US tariffs. India called the measures “unjustified,” asserting its right to protect national economic interests
Peter Navarro, Trump’s top trade adviser, criticized Indian PM Modi’s display of unity with Russia and China at the SCO summit, calling it “troublesome.” He urged India to align with the US, Europe, and Ukraine instead of supporting Russia
The government has pledged to safeguard farmers, exporters, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs as new US tariffs threaten over half of India’s merchandise exports. Calling the move “unfair,” New Delhi vowed to take all necessary steps to protect national interests
An Indian delegation has reached Washington to hold a fresh round of talks on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US, focusing on agriculture, automobiles, and tariffs. The four-day discussions are expected to shape a potential interim deal
Modi warmly congratulates the US president-elect on his "re-election as the President of the United States of America as well as Republican Party's success in the Congressional elections
The warm personal camaraderie between the two leaders came through in the telephonic conversation as Trump said the "whole world loves Modi" and described India as a magnificent country and the prime minister as a magnificent man, they added.