Earlier, Trump, during a media interaction in Washington, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, describing it as "a big step" in efforts to increase global pressure on Moscow.
The Trump administration's aggressive stance against India's purchases of Russian oil marks a stark departure from the Biden era's pragmatic tolerance, potentially jeopardising bilateral trade negotiations and raising questions about Washington's reliability as a partner for New Delhi, accor
A senior State Department official has acknowledged "turbulence" in the relationship but stressed that US-India ties remain "on a positive trajectory" despite President Donald Trump's public expressions of frustration.
USIBC President Atul Keshap stressed the importance of dialogue between PM Modi and US President Trump, urging both countries to strengthen trade ties and work together for global peace and stability, highlighting India's growing influence in world affairs amid rising tensions in Europe.<
David Goldwyn, a leading global energy and geopolitical expert and a former senior official in the US Department of Energy, called Peter Navarro, Senior Counsellor for Trade and Manufacturing under US President Donald Trump, a "fringe diplomat" who is being allowed to attack India on TV a
Days after US President Donald Trump softened his stand on India-US ties, calling it a "very special relationship", former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday stated that the US President is beginning to realise that his aggressive trade tactics with India, particularly the threat of an add
Former envoy Jawed Ashraf said Trump's positive remarks on Modi mark a "lowering of temperature" in US-India ties. He called it a welcome step but urged caution, noting tariffs remain and Trump's views can shift. Modi's restrained reciprocation showed India's consistent, measured approach
Former diplomat KP Fabian said PM Modi responded "in the best diplomatic fashion" to Donald Trump's remarks but cautioned against taking Trump's statements as policy. He rejected US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claim India would surrender on tariffs, calling Trump's reasoning "illogic
Former diplomat T.P. Sreenivasan said there are signs of a positive shift in US President Donald Trump's approach towards PM Modi, expressing cautious optimism about India-US ties while noting uncertainty due to Trump's unpredictability and his advisors' tough stance.
EAM S Jaishankar said PM Modi values India-US ties and has a good personal relationship with President Trump, but gave no further details on ongoing engagements.
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Thursday (local time) lambasted US President Donald Trump for pushing Prime Minister Narendra Modi closer to Russia and China in the backdrop of 50% tariffs imposed on India, ruining decades of hard work by the previous US administration.
USISPF President Mukesh Aghi told ANI that secondary US tariffs on India are "uncalled for" and risk damaging decades of ties. He said India has reacted maturely to President Trump's posts, and despite trade tensions, US CEOs remain confident in India's growth and continue their investments.