Trump Calls Modi A Great Friend' but Warns India Won't Be Spared From Tariffs
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During Prime Minister Modi's visit, President Trump highlighted the significance of trade balance, warning India of potential tariffs while seeking fairness in trade relations. Trump pointed to the substantial trade deficit favoring India and expressed intent to improve it through increased energy exports and a forthcoming trade deal. Modi, in response, adopted Trump's slogan to convey India's aspirations, while both leaders recognized the importance of maintaining security cooperation, notably relating to extraditing suspects from significant attacks, thereby deepening bilateral ties amid trade negotiations.
Trump warned that India won't be spared from higher tariffs he's imposing on U.S. trade partners, suggesting a need for fairness in their economic relationship.
The U.S. has a trade deficit of $50 billion with India, and Trump aims to eliminate this by boosting U.S. energy exports and completing a major trade deal.
Modi echoed Trump's sentiments, expressing a determination to 'Make India Great Again' while praising their evolving bilateral relationship.
Amid trade discussions, Trump also expressed support for extraditing a plotter from the 2008 Mumbai attacks, emphasizing cooperation on security.
Read at time.com
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