President Donald Trump revealed on Truth Social a fruitful exchange with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leading to tariff relief for India and ambitious purchase commitments. The discussion spanned trade equilibrium, oil geopolitics, and quelling the Russia-Ukraine bloodshed.
Key to the accord: US reciprocal tariffs on India reduced to 18% from 25%, reciprocated by India’s plan to nullify its tariffs and non-tariff hurdles. Trump credited Modi’s friendship for this win-win.
On energy, Modi reportedly greenlit ending Russian oil buys, pivoting to American and Venezuelan sources. Trump views this as a step toward halting the weekly carnage in Ukraine.
Modi’s ‘Buy American’ vow steals the show—over $500 billion in US energy, tech, ag, coal, and beyond. Trump praised both as results-driven partners, foreseeing robust ties ahead.
With EAM S. Jaishankar’s US visit looming, this call underscores India’s rising clout in navigating trade wars and conflicts, promising economic ripple effects worldwide.