What does Trump's praise for Prime Minister Modi mean? Experts weigh in

UPDATED: Jun 17, 2026 22:22 IST

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "very tough negotiator" who is 'like an angel', as the two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-Les-Bains. So, the questions we are raising on the show are: Can India really trust a Donald Trump? What does Trump's praise for Prime Minister Modi mean? Is this classic Trumpian foreign policy? Should India forcefully convey its concerns to the US president? Watch as a panel of foreign policy experts and diplomats evaluates the current trajectory of bilateral relations between the United States and India amid diplomatic signals. .