Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed the strength of India-US ties, saying he “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates” US President Donald Trump’s positive remarks on the bilateral relationship, which he described as a “forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.”
"Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership," PM Modi said on X.
Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.@realDonaldTrump @POTUS https://t.co/4hLo9wBpeF — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2025
Trump's U-Turn
Prime Minister Modi’s remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump, who had earlier claimed that Washington had lost India and Russia to China, appeared to take a U-turn by saying he gets along very well with Prime Minister Modi.
"I always will, I will always be friends with Modi, he is a great Prime Minister, he is great... I just don't like what he is doing at this particular moment, but India and the United States have a special relationship. There is nothing to worry about," Trump said.
US Lost India and Russia To China
Trump’s remarks came after reporters questioned him during a press briefing, following his post of an image showing Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with a caption suggesting that the US had lost India and Russia to China and wishing them a long and prosperous future together.
Trump’s 50% Tariffs On India
Trump’s remarks come as his 50% tariffs on Indian imports took effect on August 27. Washington first imposed 25% over what it termed unfair trade, followed by another 25% as a penalty for New Delhi’s oil purchases from Russia.
While Trump has justified the 50% tariff on India, several US lawmakers and officials have criticised Trump for the tariff.
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton strongly opposed Washington's decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, over its purchase of Russian oil.
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