Negotiations on trade and tariffs between India and the US are still ongoing. On Thursday, PM Modi had a key phone call with US President Donald Trump. People familiar with the conversation told HT that the two leaders discussed a wide range of topics. These included bilateral trade and cooperation in energy, security, and defense.
This call happened months after Trump raised tariffs on Indian imports to 50%. He cited New Delhi’s energy trade with Russia as the reason for this increase.
Modi warm and engaging conversation with Trump
PM Modi later tweeted about his “warm and engaging” conversation with Donald Trump. He mentioned, “We reviewed the progress in our bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments. India and the US will continue to work together for global peace, stability, and prosperity.”
What they discussed during conversation
In addition to what the PM Modi shared, the following topics were also discussed during the call, according to sources
- The importance of keeping momentum in efforts to improve bilateral trade.
- Ways to increase cooperation in critical technologies, energy, defense, and security.
- Implementation of the India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce and Technology).
- Regional and global developments
- Strengthening bilateral cooperation
Moreover, PM Modi and President Trump agreed to work closely to tackle shared challenges and promote common interests, as per sources who spoke to HT on condition of anonymity.
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