PM Modi Responds To Donald Trump’s ‘Will Always Be Friends’ Remark, Says India-US Ties Remain Strong
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded warmly to US President Donald Trump’s remark that the two leaders will “always be friends,” even as trade tensions continue to cast a shadow on India-US ties. Writing on X, PM Modi said he “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates” Trump’s sentiments, stressing that India and the US share a “positive and forward-looking comprehensive global strategic partnership.” The remarks come after Trump, while reaffirming the friendship, expressed displeasure over India’s Russian oil imports and slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods. India has called these actions “unjustified,” yet has chosen to emphasize the enduring strength of the relationship. As Washington pushes harder on tariffs and trade restrictions, Modi’s statement seeks to reassure that India-US ties remain anchored in shared democratic values, strategic interests, and people-to-people bonds. The big question: can friendship withstand the pressures of a trade war?
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