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President Trump reposted PM Modi's message about their countries being "close friends" on his Truth Social platform. This comes amid trade tensions following recent US tariffs on Indian goods. Both leaders have expressed confidence that ongoing negotiations will successfully resolve these barriers. The positive exchange has been viewed as a stabilizing signal for India-US relations.

Key Points: Trump Reposts Modi Message on India US Trade Partnership Talks

  • Trump reposts Modi's message on Truth Social platform
  • Both confirm ongoing trade negotiations to address barriers
  • Modi calls Trump "very good friend" ahead of call
  • Trump affirms "very special relationship" with India
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President Donald Trump reposts PM Modi's India-US are close friends message on Truth Social

Donald Trump shares PM Modi's "close friends" post on Truth Social as both leaders confirm ongoing trade negotiations to resolve recent tariff tensions.

"India and the US are close friends and natural partners. - PM Narendra Modi"

Washington DC, September 10

A few hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the "natural partnership" between the United States and India, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reposted the Prime Minister's remarks on his social media platform, Truth Social.

Amid the heightened economic uncertainties following the US imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, a potential solution seems to be on the cards with President Trump saying that both countries are "continuing negotiations to address trade barriers between the two nations."

Earlier, while replying to a post made by President Trump on Truth social, PM Modi had posted on X that the trade negotiations will "pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership."

"India 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 India-US 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 wrote on X on Wednesday, which was reposted by Trump.

President Trump reposted PM Modi's message on Truth Social, following his own earlier post on the platform where he welcomed continued engagement with India on trade.

"I 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 had posted on Tuesday (local time).

Trump's remark comes days after he called the India-US ties a "very special relationship" and affirmed that he and PM Modi would always be friends, asserting that there is "nothing to worry about".

Earlier 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 point?".

The US President replied, "I always will. I'll always be friends with (PM) Modi. He's a great Prime Minister. I'll always be friends, but I just don't 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 occasion."

Meanwhile, the Indian stock markets continued their upward momentum, supported by positive global cues and the ongoing exchange of optimistic posts on social media by the two leaders.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see how social media diplomacy is shaping international relations. Both leaders seem to understand the power of direct communication with their publics.
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Priya S
While the positive messaging is encouraging, I hope our government ensures that Indian interests are protected in these trade negotiations. The 50% tariff was quite harsh on our exporters.
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Michael C
The stock market reaction shows how much economic stability depends on good international relations. Hope this positive momentum continues beyond social media posts.
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Aditya G
"Natural partners" is the right term. Both democracies with similar values. Hope this friendship translates into better opportunities for Indian businesses and students in the US.
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Nikhil C
Trump's comment about "not liking what Modi is doing at this particular moment" is concerning. Hope our diplomats are addressing whatever issues exist behind the scenes.

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