'Looking forward to speak with my good friend Modi': Trump says US-India trade talks to continue; confident of successful outcome

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration will continue negotiations with India to resolve trade barriers between the two countries. He added that he looks forward to speaking with “my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the upcoming weeks.”Sharing a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote,“I am pleased to announce that India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the upcoming weeks.”“I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our Great Countries!” he added.The remarks come after Trump softened his tone on India-US relations, calling the ties "very special" and affirming his friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his administration imposed 25% tariffs on Indian goods, along with an additional 25% duty on India’s Russian oil purchases, pushing the total levies to 50%.Earlier, speaking at the White House on Friday, Trump said, "I always will. I'll always be friends with (PM) Modi.

He's a great Prime Minister. I'll always be friends, but I just don't like what he is doing at this particular moment.""But India and the United States have a very special relationship. There is nothing to worry about. We just have moments on occasion," he added.Following Trump’s statement, PM Modi responded warmly on Saturday, saying he "deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties."Sharing a post on X, PM Modi described India-US relations as 'forward-looking" and highlighted the "Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership" between the two nations.