Trump Says Modi Unhappy Over Tariff Dispute
United States President Donald Trump has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not that happy” with him over the issue of tariffs, even as he claimed that the two leaders continue to share a good personal relationship. Trump made the remarks while speaking about trade ties between India and the US and ongoing disagreements over tariff policies.
Tariffs and Trade Friction
According to Trump, the United States has imposed high tariffs on certain Indian goods, a move that has led to dissatisfaction in New Delhi. He said India is paying “a lot of tariffs” and suggested that this has become a key point of friction between the two countries. Trump linked the tariff issue to broader trade negotiations and said the US has been firm in its approach to correcting what it views as imbalances in bilateral trade.
India’s Position on Tariffs
India has consistently maintained that its trade policies are guided by national economic interests and the need to protect domestic industries. While New Delhi has not publicly reacted to Trump’s specific remarks, Indian officials have previously stated that tariff matters should be resolved through dialogue and mutual understanding rather than public statements.
Broader India-US Relationship
Despite the tariff dispute, both sides have continued engagement across multiple sectors, including defence, technology, and strategic cooperation. Observers note that trade disagreements have surfaced periodically in India-US relations, but have not derailed broader diplomatic ties.
Trump’s comments highlight the continuing complexity of trade negotiations between the two countries, with tariffs remaining a sensitive and unresolved issue even as both sides emphasise the overall strength of the bilateral relationship.
