Overview
- Trump told reporters he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the conversation focused mostly on trade.
- He repeated that Modi agreed to curb Russian oil purchases, a claim India’s Ministry of External Affairs rejects while stressing its market- and security-driven energy policy.
- At the event, Trump praised Modi as a “great friend” and said he previously urged India and Pakistan to avoid conflict, claiming there is “no war” between them.
- The remarks land as the U.S. maintains about 50% tariffs on Indian imports this year, including a 25% penalty announced in August linked to India’s Russian oil buying.
- Trump warned that India would continue to face “massive” duties if it denies his account, with formal negotiations between Washington and New Delhi still underway.