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Modi-Trump Hold Crucial Talks on Trade, Energy, Tech Amid Global Tensions
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held important talks over the phone.
- •The leaders discussed bilateral trade and international developments as the West Asia conflict enters its eighth month.
- •They reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defense, energy, and critical technologies.
- •Views were exchanged on regional and international issues, including efforts to promote global peace and security.
- •This was the first talk between the two after the tariff dispute; Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is on a US tour.
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During their phone conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, and critical technologies while also discussing regional and international issues, including ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security in West Asia.
These talks marked the first high-level meeting between the two leaders since the United States imposed a 25% tariff and an additional 50% tax on India due to its oil purchases from Russia.
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is on a US tour from September 29 to October 5 to hold talks on a proposed bilateral trade agreement and interim arrangement, participate in the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting, and meet with key American manufacturing and technology leaders.
