India-US Trade: US President Donald Trump described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his good friend and a very intelligent person. He expressed hope for good results on the talks going on between India and America regarding trade tariff. Trump also mentioned his strong friendship with Modi.
Trump praised Modi, but reiterated his stand on tariff
At the White House, Trump said that PM Modi had recently come to America and they had a very good conversation. However, Trump described India as one of the countries that impose the highest tariff on American products. He described it as cruel and said that Modi is a very smart and good friend.
Trump’s old attitude on tariff on India
Trump reiterated that many countries including India impose high tariffs on American goods, which he considers unfair. He said that America will now impose new tariffs on such countries, which will provide a fair market to American products.
New tariffs will be implemented from April 2
The US President announced that new tariffs will be implemented from April 2. This decision has been taken against those countries which impose high tariffs on American goods. Trump said that he expects good results after talks with India.
Impact of Modi-Trump meeting
Prime Minister Modi visited Washington DC in February, where he held bilateral talks with Trump. This meeting took place after Modi took oath for his second term. Trump described India as a country imposing high tariffs, but he also praised Modi’s leadership ability.
