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Donald Trump praises PM Modi amid tariff talks: ‘Smart man, good friend of mine’

Donald Trump praises PM Modi amid tariff talks: ‘Smart man, good friend of mine’

ByHT News Desk

Mar 29, 2025 12:04 AM IST

US President Donald Trump stated that he was confident that talks on tariffs between India and the US would work out

US President Donald Trump on Friday praised Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, stating that they were good friends and he expected talks on tariffs between the two countries to work out.

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi and expressed confidence in tariff talks between their countries working out(narendramodi-X)

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi and expressed confidence in tariff talks between their countries working out(narendramodi-X)

Trump addressed reporters at the White House and said, “Prime Minister Modi was here just recently, and we've always been very good friends. India is one of the highest tariffing nations in the world... They're very smart.”

He added, “He (PM Modi) is a very smart man and a great friend of mine. We had very good talks. I think it's going to work out very well between India and our country. And I want to say you have a great prime minister.”

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