Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited X on Monday and confirmed India’s trade deal with the US, expressing “big thanks” to President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC. (AFP file photo)President Trump had earlier announced the trade deal after a phone call with Prime Minister Modi. Under the deal, the US will reduce tariffs on India from 25 percent to 18 percent.
India, in return, agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy $500 billion worth of US energy and technology. Trump A true social post said.
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In the post, Trump said India had “agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy more from the US and potentially Venezuela”, adding that these efforts would help end the war in Ukraine.
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About his conversation with Prime Minister ModiTrump said they talked about many things, “including trade, and ending the war with Russia and Ukraine.” He also called the Prime Minister a “great friend” of his and both the leaders are two people who get things done.”
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Welcoming the announcement of the trade deal, PM Modi posted on his official account, thanking Trump.
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Full textIt is a pleasure to speak with my dear friend President Trump today. Delighted that Made in India products will now have a reduced duty of 18% Many thanks to President Trump on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India for this wonderful announcement.
When two large economies and the world’s largest democracies work together, it benefits our people and opens up enormous opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
President Trump’s leadership is critical to global peace, stability and prosperity. India fully supports his efforts for peace.
I look forward to working closely with him to take our partnership to unprecedented heights.
