PM Modi on US trade talks: Negotiations to unlock limitless potential

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that trade talks between India and the United States would help unlock the limitless potential of the partnership after US President Donald Trump called for addressing trade barriers between the two nationsIn a post on X PM Modi described New Delhi and Washington as natural partners and said he was confident about the progress of the negotiations The PM also expressed his willingness to speak to TrumpIndia and the US are close friends and natural partners I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the IndiaUS partnership Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest I am also looking forward to speaking with President Trump We will work together to secure a brighter more prosperous future for both our people PM Modi said in the X postIndia and the US are close friends and natural partners I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the IndiaUS partnership Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest I am also looking forwardhellip pictwittercom3K9hlJxWclmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi September 10 2025This comes following a statement by Trump on Tuesday local time via Truth Social where he expressed enthusiasm about continuing negotiations to tackle trade barriers between the two nationsHe also expressed confidence in reaching a successful conclusion and looked forward to speaking with PM Modi in the upcoming weeksI 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 Trump stated in his postTrumps remark comes days after he called the IndiaUS ties a very special relationship and affirmed that he and PM Modi would always be friends asserting that there is nothing to worry aboutEarlier on Friday local time President Trump while making an announcement in the White House was asked by ANI Are you ready to reset relations with India at this pointThe US President replied I always will Ill always be friends with PM Modi Hes a great Prime Minister Ill always be friends but I just dont 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 occasionFollowing this PM Modi on Saturday responded warmly to Trumps affirmation of the IndiaUS ties saying he deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates the US Presidents sentiments and positive assessment of the bilateral relationsTaking to X PM Modi noted IndiaUS ties as forwardlooking towards a Comprehensive and Global Strategic PartnershipDeeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trumps sentiments and positive assessment of our ties India and the US have a very positive and forwardlooking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership the Prime Minister stated in his postNew Delhi is facing global uncertainties due to heightened economic tensions following the US imposition of a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports including an additional 25 per cent due to its purchase of Russian crude oil which according to Washington fuels Moscows efforts in its conflict with UkraineWith inputs from Agencies