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PM Modi, Trump Discuss Trade, Global Issues in 'Productive Conversation'
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News18•30-09-2026, 19:32
PM Modi, Trump Discuss Trade, Global Issues in 'Productive Conversation'
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a "productive conversation" discussing trade and international issues amidst ongoing conflict in West Asia.
- •PM Modi stated on X that they reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, and critical technologies.
- •Both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement to advance their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
- •They also exchanged views on regional and international issues, including efforts to promote global peace and security.
- •This conversation follows a previous meeting at the G7 summit and comes after the US imposed tariffs on India due to Russian oil purchases.
Key Questions Answered
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, and critical technologies, alongside regional and international issues as the West Asian conflict continued into its eighth month.
PM Modi met President Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit held in Evian, France, where they reviewed sustained progress in bilateral cooperation spanning trade, energy, defence, and technology.
The US imposed 25% tariffs and an additional 50% levy on India because of the country's purchase of Russian oil.
