Washington, Sept 10 (Kiran News): Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has said he intends to speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi “in the coming weeks” to discuss ongoing trade tensions. Trump expressed confidence that both leaders would be able to reach a resolution on a long-standing dispute.
According to Bloomberg, Trump wrote on social media on September 9:
“I am pleased to announce that India and the United States continue to engage in discussions to remove trade barriers between our two countries. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend Prime Minister Modi in the coming weeks. I am fully confident that a successful conclusion will be reached for both our great nations.”
Pressure on EU to Join Tariff Push
Trump’s remarks, which praised bilateral ties, came as he urged European Union leaders to raise tariffs on India and China. He argued such measures would pressure New Delhi and Beijing over their energy trade with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict.
At a meeting on Tuesday, Trump reportedly told EU officials he would be prepared to join them in imposing new tariffs on India and China if it helped push Russian President Vladimir Putin toward ceasefire talks. Sources familiar with the discussions said the U.S. was willing to match European tariffs should they move forward.
Trade Dispute Complicated by Russia Oil Purchases
Trump’s outreach to Modi comes against the backdrop of rising trade friction. Last month, the U.S. doubled tariffs to 50% on several Indian imports in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. The move surprised Indian officials, who had been among the first to open trade talks with Trump.
American officials have long voiced frustration over India’s tariff policies and non-tariff barriers, while New Delhi has been concerned about the impact of high U.S. duties on its exports. Analysts say the latest developments could complicate Trump’s efforts to resolve the dispute while simultaneously seeking coordinated action against Russia.
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