NEW DELHI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday and thanked him for reducing tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, describing the decision as a positive step that will strengthen economic ties between India and the United States. During the conversation, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, trade relations and global developments, underlining that closer collaboration between the world’s two largest democracies can unlock significant opportunities in trade, investment and technology while contributing to global peace and stability.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi said it was “wonderful to speak with my dear friend President Trump” and expressed his delight that Made in India products will now enjoy reduced tariffs, extending thanks to President Trump on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians. He noted that cooperation between two large economies benefits their people and creates immense scope for mutually beneficial engagement, praised President Trump’s leadership in promoting global peace and prosperity, and reaffirmed India’s support for such efforts. The Prime Minister also said he looks forward to working closely with President Trump to take the India–U.S. partnership to new heights, as both countries continue to expand cooperation across trade, defence, technology and clean energy.
