Meeting with Indian CEOs, Donald Trump says US govt committed to reduce 'regulations', will eye more overseas investments
5 years ago

Meeting with Indian CEOs, Donald Trump says US govt committed to reduce 'regulations', will eye more overseas investments

Firstpost  

Trump said that China is working very hard to contain coronavirus outbreak and it looks like they are getting it more and more under control. US President Donald J Trump interacts with business leaders in Delhi; Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani present at the meeting. The high profile CEO roundtable with Trump included captains of the Indian industry such as Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, Wipro’s Azim Premji, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla and Infosys CEO Salil Parekh. “We just did a lot of business with India where they will buy helicopters worth $3 billion.” On Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, “He is a very tough man, but he is also a very nice man.” US President Donald J Trump interacting with business leaders in Delhi: It has been an honour to be here. Catch US President @realDonaldTrump in conversation with Mukesh Ambani Chairman & MD, Reliance Industries on Day 2 of his #India visit#NamasteTrump #CNBCTV18 pic.twitter.com/Da2EpZaGec — CNBC-TV18 February 25, 2020 Trump said that China is working very hard to contain coronavirus outbreak and it looks like they are getting it more and more under control.

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Direct dialogue at the very top: Tulsi Gabbard on Trump's India tariff threat
2 days, 5 hours ago

Direct dialogue at the very top: Tulsi Gabbard on Trump's India tariff threat

India Today  

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday weighed in on President Donald Trump's tariff threat on India, saying New Delhi and Washington have established a "direct dialogue at the very top" over the issue. In an interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Gabbard said both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump were looking out for ways to boost …

How Trump’s tariffs can be opportunity in crisis for India
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3 days, 19 hours ago

How Trump’s tariffs can be opportunity in crisis for India

Firstpost  

While Trump’s tariffs aren’t designed to help India, they may inadvertently provide the external catalyst needed for India’s economic transformation. India’s Historical Inward Focus India has a robust domestic market, which accounts for approximately 60 per cent of its GDP. The result was a 10-18 per cent cost disability in assembly and manufacturing compared to Southeast Asian rivals, leaving India’s …

New Delhi counters Trump's 'India cutting tariffs way down' claim, says 'no commitments'
1 week, 1 day ago

New Delhi counters Trump's 'India cutting tariffs way down' claim, says 'no commitments'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India says it has not committed to slashing import duties on US products, days after President Donald Trump announced that New Delhi had agreed to "cut their tariffs way down." He has also blamed all trading partners of "unfair" practices, and has announced reciprocal tariffs on many countries, including India, to begin from next month on April 2. …

The Musk Factor: Is Trump Restructuring the US Like a Business?
1 week, 1 day ago

The Musk Factor: Is Trump Restructuring the US Like a Business?

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 10, 2025 16:04 IST - 10 MINS READ That industry and business seek to influence government policies is an obvious truth. Thus, instead of a state regulating companies, a process that India experienced in the 18th century with the East India Company, what Trump and Musk are seeking is to reverse what is, by now, a well-established …

‘Trump has made tariffs household name’ says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
1 week, 2 days ago

‘Trump has made tariffs household name’ says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday stated that US President Trump had made tariffs a household name across the world. Donald Trump has announced that he will be imposing reciprocal tariffs against countries that charge high duties on US imports Donald Trump recently claimed that India had agreed to reduce tariffs levied against US imports after slamming the country …

How India should respond to Trump’s tariff threats
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1 week, 2 days ago

How India should respond to Trump’s tariff threats

Firstpost  

History shows that merely accommodating US demands, that too especially under the Trump administration, without clear reciprocity is often misinterpreted as weakness; India’s response should neither be reactionary nor submissive US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on February 13, …

IP violations by India now on Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda
1 week, 3 days ago

IP violations by India now on Trump’s Trade Policy Agenda

Hindustan Times  

India is unable to provide adequate intellectual property protection, mainly on pharmaceutical products, medical devices, digital services, and information and communications technology, the Trump administration has said in a new report, clubbing it with countries like China and Russia for IP violations and proposing an “out-of-cycle review” before taking remedial actions. Acting on the January 20th presidential memorandum, United States …

India, US trade talks focus on tariffs, market access, and sensitive sectors
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1 week, 3 days ago

India, US trade talks focus on tariffs, market access, and sensitive sectors

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As India and the US begin trade talks, New Delhi has conveyed that it has been reducing applied tariffs in agreements with developed countries, while emphasising a “mutually beneficial” approach and “sensitive handling of sectors like agriculture”, a key focus of the Trump administration in seeking greater market access. Reducing “average applied tariff significantly” has been a key …

Take Parliament into confidence: Congress to PM Modi on Trump's India cutting trade tariff claim
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1 week, 3 days ago

Take Parliament into confidence: Congress to PM Modi on Trump's India cutting trade tariff claim

The Hindu  

The Congress on Saturday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take Parliament into confidence on U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that India has agreed to cut its tariffs. Donald Trump says India has agreed to cut tariffs way down "Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in Washington DC to talk trade with the Americans. Meanwhile, President Trump says this.," he said …

Trump says India has been ‘exposed for what they have done’ as he attacks India’s tariffs again
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1 week, 4 days ago

Trump says India has been ‘exposed for what they have done’ as he attacks India’s tariffs again

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday attacked India’s tariffs regime, saying it is next to impossible to sell anything to India because of the “high tariffs.” Speaking to reporters, Mr. Trump focused on the tariffs his administration will be putting in effect soon. However, Mr. Trump also revealed that India has agreed to slash its tariffs significantly, allegedly because “somebody …

Take Parliament into confidence: Congress to PM after Trump's India 'cutting tariffs way down' claim
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

Take Parliament into confidence: Congress to PM after Trump's India 'cutting tariffs way down' claim

New Indian Express  

The Congress on Saturday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take Parliament into confidence on US President Donald Trump's claims that India has agreed to cut its tariffs. Meanwhile, President Trump says this.," he said in a post on X, tagging a video of the US president speaking on trade tariffs. US President Donald Trump said India has agreed to …

US President Donald Trump claims India has agreed to cut tariffs ‘way down’
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

US President Donald Trump claims India has agreed to cut tariffs ‘way down’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that India has agreed to significantly cut down tariffs on American imports. This announcement follows Trump’s earlier declaration that reciprocal tariffs would be imposed on India starting April 2, in response to what he described as “unfair” trade policies towards the United States. Ongoing trade talks with India Trump's comments come at a …

‘Somebody is finally exposing them:’ Trump says India agreed to cut tariffs ‘way down’
1 week, 4 days ago

‘Somebody is finally exposing them:’ Trump says India agreed to cut tariffs ‘way down’

Firstpost  

Notably, India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Washington these days to resolve trade issues and hold negotiations with his American counterpart Howard Lutnick US President Donald Trump said Friday India that had agreed to lower tariffs because “somebody is finally exposing them”. You can't even sell anything in India.They have agreed, by the way; they want to cut their …

US President Trump Says India Has Agreed To Cut Tariffs: 'Exposed Them For What They Have Done'
Top News
1 week, 4 days ago

US President Trump Says India Has Agreed To Cut Tariffs: 'Exposed Them For What They Have Done'

ABP News  

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that India has agreed to cut their tariffs "way down" after he earlier said that the country was a "very high tariff nation." India-US Trade Agreement Trump's remark came hours after a spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said the proposed India-US trade agreement seeks to lower tariff, and non-tariff …

Trump claims India has agreed to cut tariffs: ‘Somebody is finally exposing them’
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump claims India has agreed to cut tariffs: ‘Somebody is finally exposing them’

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that India has agreed to cut tariffs significantly because he is finally exposing New Delhi for imposing ‘massive tariffs’ on American imports. MEA says US deal can ‘boost trade’ The ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Saturday that the planned Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US can potentially boost bilateral …

India seeks to deepen trade ties with US by reducing tariff barriers via bilateral trade deal
1 week, 4 days ago

India seeks to deepen trade ties with US by reducing tariff barriers via bilateral trade deal

Live Mint  

India seeks to deepen trade ties with the US by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers through a bilateral trade deal. In line with his "America First" policy, Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on numerous trading partners and nations that impose higher levies on imports from the US starting April 2. India-US Trade Deal External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that …

Jairam Ramesh jabs PM over Trump threat: Only interested in 'tareef' not tariffs
1 week, 5 days ago

Jairam Ramesh jabs PM over Trump threat: Only interested in 'tareef' not tariffs

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is only interested in 'tareef' and not concerned with tariffs, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Friday and wondered where is the PM's "56-inch chest" is in dealing with US threats on the reciprocal tariff issue. He said Trump is redoing the entire rules of international trade and asserted that the US President's whole idea …

India wants to cut tariffs way down now because somebody is exposing them: Trump
1 week, 5 days ago

India wants to cut tariffs way down now because somebody is exposing them: Trump

New Indian Express  

US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that India has agreed to reduce tariffs on American imports, days after his administration announced reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from April 2, citing "unfair trade policies." They have agreed, by the way; they want to cut their tariffs way down now because somebody is finally exposing them for what they have done," …

EAM S Jaishankar says US President Donald Trump’s bold foreign policy shift ‘not surprising,’ sees benefits for India
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1 week, 6 days ago

EAM S Jaishankar says US President Donald Trump’s bold foreign policy shift ‘not surprising,’ sees benefits for India

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that he is not surprised by the foreign policy shift under President Donald Trump in the United States and that it was good for India in many ways. “I must say, in all honesty, it is not surprising,” the minister said in London when asked what he makes of the first 41 days …

Trump world is uncertain, but India can find opportunities in global supply chain, say U.S. trade experts
2 weeks ago

Trump world is uncertain, but India can find opportunities in global supply chain, say U.S. trade experts

The Hindu  

India can find opportunities in the global supply chain economy which is being disrupted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy, according to Arun M. Kumar, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce in the Barack Obama administration. Mr. Kumar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the U.S. was a success in terms of reinforcing bilateral ties on …

Donald Trump confirms tariffs on major trading partners. Will India be targeted next?
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2 weeks ago

Donald Trump confirms tariffs on major trading partners. Will India be targeted next?

Live Mint  

Sticking to his previous stance, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated that 25% levies on imports from Mexico and Canada would go into effect on Tuesday, dashing investors’ hopes of a last-minute deal to avert the full tariffs on the two U.S. allies. President Donald Trump on Monday alerted America's farmers about upcoming U.S. tariffs on imported goods, urging …

India must keep its strategic options open as Trump’s tariffs kick in
2 weeks, 1 day ago

India must keep its strategic options open as Trump’s tariffs kick in

Live Mint  

The recent wave of tariff announcements by the Trump administration in the US marks a significant shift in global trade dynamics. Substantial corporate-tax cuts and broad deregulation, both of which are on Trump’s agenda, could potentially stimulate US economic growth, though these benefits may take longer to materialize compared to the more immediate negative effects of tariffs on consumption and …

Piyush Goyal heads to US for trade talks as Trump tariffs loom
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Piyush Goyal heads to US for trade talks as Trump tariffs loom

Deccan Chronicle  

Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal started on a trip to the United States on Monday to pursue trade talks, two government officials said, with weeks to go for President Donald Trump's planned reciprocal tariffs.Goyal's visit was sudden, as he departed after cancelling previously scheduled meetings until March 8, the officials said. He is also the minister for industry.India's …

Mihir Sharma: Musk’s plans for India reveal cracks in Trump’s political coalition
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mihir Sharma: Musk’s plans for India reveal cracks in Trump’s political coalition

Live Mint  

Elon Musk’s companies may finally have cracked open the Indian market, though the reaction from US President Donald Trump shows the coalition he’s constructed is more fragile than it appears. It wasn’t obvious to anyone whether Musk met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his recent trip to Washington as a businessman or as a representative of the US government. …

Trump 2.0: Can India trust America now?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump 2.0: Can India trust America now?

Firstpost  

The US president likes to grandstand, but his weakest element has always been implementation President Donald Trump hugs Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, on February 13. AP Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s White House meeting with President Donald Trump was by all accounts a success. If Trump is serious, Modi, …

The U.S. visit, viewed through industry’s business lens
3 weeks, 4 days ago

The U.S. visit, viewed through industry’s business lens

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief and official working visit to the United States last week was significant in many ways, reiterating the strong bonds between the two nations and igniting a new momentum in the economic relationship. From the perspective of Indian industry, the initiatives announced are likely to help India itself integrate more deeply into global supply chains, boost …

Wary of 'aggressive' China, India working out trade deal with US over Trump tariffs
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wary of 'aggressive' China, India working out trade deal with US over Trump tariffs

Firstpost  

India has started working on a potential trade deal following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, with negotiations focusing on tariff reductions and market access. PTI The Indian government has started working on the proposed trade deal with the United States after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Donald Trump in Washington, The Times of …

Wary of 'aggressive' China, India working out trade deal with US over Trump tariffs
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wary of 'aggressive' China, India working out trade deal with US over Trump tariffs

Firstpost  

India has started working on a potential trade deal following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, with negotiations focusing on tariff reductions and market access. The Indian government has started working on the proposed trade deal with the United States after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Donald Trump in Washington, The Times of India …

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Modi goes to Trump’s US: Much ado about not much
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Modi goes to Trump’s US: Much ado about not much

Deccan Chronicle  

It must have been disconcerting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to transit from the structured formality of the AI Action Summit in Paris, co-hosted by President Emmanuel Macron and him a day earlier, to the deliberately casual setting in Washington, at the Prime Minister’s first meeting with President Donald Trump in his second term, on Thursday, February 13. Discordant notes: …

'Very unfair to US' if Musk builds car factory in India, says Trump
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Very unfair to US' if Musk builds car factory in India, says Trump

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump said it would be “unfair” to the US if Elon Musk’s Tesla built a factory in India while also criticising India’s high car tariffs amid ongoing trade discussions. AP US President Donald Trump said it would be “unfair” to the US if Elon Musk’s Tesla built a factory in India to avoid import tariffs in the …

'Very unfair to US' if Musk builds car factory in India, says Trump
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Very unfair to US' if Musk builds car factory in India, says Trump

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump said it would be “unfair” to the US if Elon Musk’s Tesla built a factory in India while also criticising India’s high car tariffs amid ongoing trade discussions. AP US President Donald Trump said it would be “unfair” to the US if Elon Musk’s Tesla built a factory in India to avoid import tariffs in the …

Trump terms Musk's decision to set up Tesla plant in India as 'unfair' to the US
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump terms Musk's decision to set up Tesla plant in India as 'unfair' to the US

Op India  

US President Donald Trump has described Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s decision to set up a car manufacturing unit in India as ‘unfair’ to the United States. “Every country in the world takes advantage of us and they do it with tariffs…It is impossible to sell a car, practically, in, as an example, India”, Trump said. Earlier Musk had criticised India’s …

Rift between Musk and Trump? Why Potus doesn’t want Tesla in India
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rift between Musk and Trump? Why Potus doesn’t want Tesla in India

Firstpost  

Days after Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, Tesla has begun hiring for multiple positions in India. However, US President Donald Trump believes that it is ‘impossible’ for Tesla to sell cars in India. Trump said that selling a Tesla in India is ‘impossible.’ Reuters/File Photo US President Donald Trump believes it is “impossible” for Tesla CEO …

Trump on reciprocal tariff with India: Nobody can argue with me
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump on reciprocal tariff with India: Nobody can argue with me

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he made it clear to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India will not be spared from Washington’s reciprocal tariffs, emphasising that “nobody can argue with me” on tariff structure. “He goes, ‘No, no, I don’t like that.’ ‘No, no, whatever you charge, I’m going to charge.’ I’m doing that with every country,” Mr. …

Trump says he warned Modi India 'won’t be spared' from Washington's reciprocal tariffs
1 month ago

Trump says he warned Modi India 'won’t be spared' from Washington's reciprocal tariffs

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that he made it clear to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that India will not be spared from Washington's reciprocal tariffs, emphasising that "nobody can argue with me" on tariff structure. On February 13, hours before Prime Minister Modi's bilateral meeting with Trump in the White House, the US President announced reciprocal tariffs. Under …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Donald, Dragon and Dollar: Delhi caught in the middle?
1 month ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Donald, Dragon and Dollar: Delhi caught in the middle?

Deccan Chronicle  

Call it tempest, turbulence, tsunami or whatever you want, the new President of the United States, Donald Trump, has already done it -- by inflicting a sense of fear and uncertainty to torment friends and foes alike. While it is no economic match for either the US or China, the “high” Indian tariffs are also in Mr Trump’s line of …

Modi, Trump search for a equitable deal in a troubled world
1 month ago

Modi, Trump search for a equitable deal in a troubled world

Firstpost  

In 2023-24, the US was India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade in goods reaching $119.71 billion—both leaders have set a target of $500 billion. With India’s market and US capital, this is possible Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the White House. Reuters In a move reminiscent of an underdog surging forward in an Eagles-versus-Chiefs …

India-US ties: Playing the Trump card with pragmatic realism
1 month ago

India-US ties: Playing the Trump card with pragmatic realism

New Indian Express  

After the Prime Ministers of Israel and Japan and the King of Jordan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the fourth world leader Donald Trump hosted at the White House since becoming president. Soon after the president announced reciprocal tariffs, Modi and Trump spent four hours together in various engagements, showcasing strong personal chemistry, with discussions and outcomes reflecting a clear …

US tariff: India Inc reactions
1 month ago

US tariff: India Inc reactions

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The day US President Donald Trump signed the reciprocal tariff plan, he also agreed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make the US a bigger supplier of oil and gas as well as defence products. Naveen Jindal, chairman of Jindal Steel & Power, and president of Indian Steel Association, says the joint statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Donald Trump ruffles feathers with mediation offer to ease India-China tension
1 month ago

Donald Trump ruffles feathers with mediation offer to ease India-China tension

The Hindu  

The government rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to “help” in ending India-China border tensions, which echoed his previous offer to mediate after the Galwan clashes in 2020. It’s quite violent, but I would hope that China and India and Russia and us and all of us can get along,” Mr. Trump continued. Earlier, during his announcement that reciprocal tariffs …

DC Edit | Tariffs loom as India-US ties soar after Modi visit
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1 month ago

DC Edit | Tariffs loom as India-US ties soar after Modi visit

Deccan Chronicle  

The optics were great. This is Mr Trump’s ‘fair trade’ move through which India, along with Japan and other countries considered equally friendly with the US, are likely to be hit. To avoid reciprocal tariffs, Indian exporters may also have to look at assembling manufactured goods in the US as Mr Trump’s favourite motorcycles may take that route in these …

Watch | From trade, to global security, here are the key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet
1 month ago

Watch | From trade, to global security, here are the key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet

The Hindu  

Watch | From trade, to global security, here are the key takeaways from Modi-Trump meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States has set the stage for a major boost in Indo-U.S. relations. Hosted by President Donald Trump, the two leaders engaged in high-stakes discussions on trade, defence, energy, and global security. In a significant move, President Trump …

'A masterclass for other world leaders': How CNN described Modi's negotiations with Trump
1 month ago

'A masterclass for other world leaders': How CNN described Modi's negotiations with Trump

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's negotiations with US President Donald Trump were a ‘masterclass’ for other leaders around the world, according to CNN journalist Will Ripley. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a joint press conference “I think we have now seen, first with Japanese prime minister Ishiba's very positive meeting with Trump, and now what apparently is …

Will Donald Trump's tariff have an impact on India? What experts say
1 month ago

Will Donald Trump's tariff have an impact on India? What experts say

Hindustan Times  

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that his administration is considering reciprocal tariffs on every country that taxes US imports. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on February 13, 2025. Donald Trump announced his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs …

Trade, tech and terror: How PM Modi scored a win for India with his US visit
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1 month ago

Trade, tech and terror: How PM Modi scored a win for India with his US visit

Firstpost  

PM Modi’s whirlwind 36-hour-long US visit has concluded and he is making his way back to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump arrive for a news conference in the East Room of the White House on February 13. AP “PM Modi just concluded a very substantive and very productive visit to the US at the invitation …

Narendra Modi's US visit: What world media said about PM-President Donald Trump meeting, trade deal
1 month ago

Narendra Modi's US visit: What world media said about PM-President Donald Trump meeting, trade deal

Hindustan Times  

PM Narendra Modi US visit: PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump focused on trade, tariffs, and defence ties during their White House meeting on Thursday. US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC on Thursday. Here's how world …

Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade and defense — plus some mutual praise
1 month ago

Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade and defense — plus some mutual praise

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about easing tariffs, resolving trade issues and shoring up defense ties in a meeting at the White House on Thursday. Trump called Modi a “much better negotiator than me,” while Modi played on Trump’s “MAGA,” or “Make America Great Again,” catchphrase, saying he he was …

Key takeaways from Modi-Trump meeting in US: F-35 deal, Tahawwur Rana extradition, and more
1 month ago

Key takeaways from Modi-Trump meeting in US: F-35 deal, Tahawwur Rana extradition, and more

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a wide range of issues ranging from weapons sales and extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to trade deals when they met in Washington. U.S. will sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India Mr. Trump offered to sell state-of-the-art fighter jets to India as he and Mr. Modi vowed to …

PM Modi-Donald Trump meeting: Defence, $500 billion trade deal amid tariff tension | Key points
1 month ago

PM Modi-Donald Trump meeting: Defence, $500 billion trade deal amid tariff tension | Key points

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks on Thursday and announced various measures to strengthen ties between the two countries. Strengthening defence cooperation: India and the US are set to deepen their strategic partnership across key sectors, with President Donald Trump announcing that Washington is moving forward to provide India with F-35 fighter jets. Expanding …

PM Modi U.S. visit highlights: India-U.S. to advance on civil nuclear cooperation; plans for mega trade pact
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1 month ago

PM Modi U.S. visit highlights: India-U.S. to advance on civil nuclear cooperation; plans for mega trade pact

The Hindu  

India and the U.S. have decided to take a big leap in broad-basing their strategic ties in several critical areas, with President Donald Trump announcing after talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Washington is paving the way to provide New Delhi with F-35 fighter jets as part of increasing military supplies by billions of dollars. PM Modi welcomed the …

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