- US President Donald Trump and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi have affirmed their personal relationship despite Washington imposing significant tariffs on Indian imports.
- Trump described Modi as a “great prime minister,” saying “India and the United States have a special relationship” and there is “nothing to worry about.”
- The US has levied a 50 per cent tariff on most Indian goods, including a 25 per cent penalty for purchasing Russian weapons and oil, which Washington links to financing Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Despite US pressure, India and Russia plan to increase their annual trade by 50 per cent to $100bn over the next five years.
- Trade talks between India and the US have stalled due to disagreements over opening India’s farm and dairy sectors to US imports and India's continued Russian oil purchases.
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