Gatestone Institute Senior Fellow Gordon Chang weighs on President Donald Trump who holds China Sanctions on purchases of Russian oil and the Chinese economy that sharpened sharply in July.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the US and India are ‘good friends and natural partners’ and express his confidence that future commercial negotiations can unlock ‘unlimited potential’.
In a message about X early Wednesday, Modi said that both countries work to settle trade discussions ‘as soon as possible’. He added that he looked forward to talking to President Donald Trump.
“We will work together to guarantee a better, more prosperous future for both people,” Modi wrote.
Trump still imposes 25% rates on India connected to Russian oil purchases
President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in the Oval Office in the White House on 13 February 2025 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images / Getty images)
Trump held a similar position earlier in the day and praised Modi as a “very good friend” and confirmed that the two countries were in negotiations. He added that he expected a favorable result in the coming weeks.
The conversations mark an important shift after months of increased trade tensions, in which both countries impose rates and counter rate.
Washington is driving on New Delhi to alleviate the prices for American dairy products and agricultural products, something that resists India to protect its large population from small farmers.
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US President Donald Trump speaks with the press while on 13 February 2025 he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. (Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images / Getty images)
Trump has asked India to reduce the dependence on Russian oil and to increase the purchases of American liquid natural gas and crude oil, but India claims that energy diversification is a must to keep prices stable.
In technology, American companies insist on more market access, stronger intellectual property protection and fewer rules for data location, which India If necessary, defends for national security and supporting his own startups.
A view of the “Eventin” tanker off the coast of the German island of Rügen. It was previously reported that the ship transported crude oil from Russia. (Stefan Sauer / Picture Alliance via Getty Images / Getty Images)
These unsolved disputes in agriculture, energy and continue to leave negotiations at an intersection and are the biggest obstacles for closing an extensive deal.
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The exchange emphasizes the determination of the countries to continue as both leaders are confronted with political and economic challenges in their home country. Modi and Trump identify mutual optimism for commercial negotiations in the US India that are making progress together.
