India news: Modi, Trump 'very close' to trade deal
06/18/2026 June 18, 2026 How is Modi's relationship to Trump? In the past, Modi and Trump have shown warmth and friendship towards each other, including
06/18/2026 June 18, 2026 How is Modi's relationship to Trump? In the past, Modi and Trump have shown warmth and friendship towards each other, including bear hugs and periodic praises. But ties between Washington and New Delhi cooled over a series of issues, one of the largest being Trump's 50% tariffs on India.
More recently, the US Navy attacked several vessels on the Strait of Hormuz, killing three Indian sailors. India's foreign minister lodged a "strong protest" with Washington, while US State Secretary Marco Rubio released a statement which didn't go down well with Indians.
Trump appeared to smooth that out in front of reporters in France. "He's a very tough negotiator, one of the toughest, actually. So you look at this man, I'll give you a lesson," the US president said, speaking of Modi.
"He's the most beautiful looking man. He looks so nice. He's like an angel, but actually he's a killer."
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