Trump Praises PM Modi, Hints at India Visit Amid Ongoing US-India Trade Standoff

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi were “going very well,” adding that he plans to visit India soon as negotiations continue over the ongoing US-India trade deadlock.

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump described Modi as a “great friend” and suggested growing strategic alignment between the two nations, particularly on energy cooperation. He noted that India has significantly reduced its oil imports from Russia, aligning with Washington’s push to curb global purchases of Russian energy.

Trump’s remarks come at a crucial moment as both sides work to resolve tariff disputes and strengthen economic ties.