Trump Calls PM Modi a "Very Smart Man," Praises India Amid Trade Negotiations to Reduce Tariffs

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:27am on 29 Mar 2025,Saturday Entertainment

On March 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great friend" and a "very smart man" during a White House press briefing. While acknowledging India's historically high tariffs, Trump expressed optimism about ongoing trade negotiations aimed at reducing these barriers. He highlighted India's commitment to lowering tariffs, increasing energy purchases, securing defense deals, and easing duties on key imports. These efforts aim to strengthen U.S.-India trade relations despite past friction, signaling a potential breakthrough in economic cooperation between the two nations. (PC: AFP/Mandel Ngan)

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