‘Great Respect For PM Modi’: Donald Trump Says Trade Deal With India Coming Soon
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signaled a potential breakthrough in trade relations with India, stating that a deal could be finalized “soon” while lauding his personal relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, Trump’s positive remarks suggest a possible thaw in the recent trade frictions between the two nations.”Will have a trade deal with India soon, have great respect for Prime Minister Modi,” Trump said during his address.
The comment is being closely watched as it comes after a period of strained trade ties, including the recent imposition of punitive tariffs by the US.Trump arrived in the southeastern city of Gyeongju on Wednesday for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
His schedule includes high-stakes meetings with other world leaders, most notably Chinese President Xi Jinping, as he looks to navigate complex global trade dynamics. The US President’s optimistic statement on an India deal, made on the sidelines of this major international forum, indicates that negotiations may be moving forward behind the scenes.
