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Trump calls India's Modi a 'great friend' but warns of higher US tariffs on Indian goods


Published on 2025-02-14 04:00:38 - MSN
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  • President Donald Trump greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House with a bear hug on Thursday and called him "a great friend of mine," but nonetheless warned that India won't be spared from higher tariffs he's begun imposing on US trade partners around the world.

The article from MSN discusses former U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on his relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his stance on trade with India. Trump described Modi as a "great friend" but highlighted ongoing trade disputes, particularly focusing on the U.S. imposing higher tariffs on Indian goods. He criticized India for what he perceives as unfair trade practices, including high tariffs on American products like Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Trump's remarks come in the context of his broader critique of trade imbalances and his push for reciprocal trade deals, suggesting that if India does not lower its tariffs, the U.S. might increase tariffs on Indian imports. This reflects Trump's consistent approach to trade negotiations, emphasizing America's economic interests and retaliatory measures against countries he believes are not playing fair in trade.

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