PM Modi & Donald Trump G7 Meet: Missing Hug, Trade Tariffs & Pacific Command Shift | G7 Summit 2026
The Indian Prime Minister and the US President met at the G7 Summit in France after a sixteen-month gap. The interaction featured a formal handshake
The Indian Prime Minister and the US President met at the G7 Summit in France after a sixteen-month gap. The interaction featured a formal handshake instead of the customary hug, reflecting a shift in diplomatic ties amid ongoing trade tariff disputes. Ahead of the bilateral meeting, the United States reverted the name of the Indo-Pacific Command to the US Pacific Command, dropping the term 'Indo'.
Experts on the broadcast noted this name change signals a potential US accommodation of Chinese interests and raises questions about the future of the Quad alliance. During the summit, the Indian Prime Minister addressed the outreach session, highlighting energy supply chain disruptions and the impact of the West Asia crisis on the Global South. He emphasized the need for international financial institutions to support developing countries through partnerships rather than a donor-receiver dynamic.
The broadcast highlighted the strained bilateral relationship, exacerbated by recent US tariffs and the death of three Indian sailors. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel.
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