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Trump, Modi Talk in Bid to Calm Tariffs, Russian Oil Dispute (2)

Sept. 17, 2025, 7:41 AM UTC
Hadriana Lowenkron
Hadriana Lowenkron
Shruti Srivastava
Shruti Srivastava
Bloomberg News

US President Donald Trump said he spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a move that offers to ease tensions between the two major economies amid a fight over tariffs and New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil.

Trump said he had a “wonderful” call with the Indian leader and wished him a happy birthday, in a social media post on Tuesday.

“He is doing a tremendous job,” Trump added. “Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine!”

WATCH: Trump, Modi speak in bid to ease clash over tariffs, oil. Source: Bloomberg

The call comes as the two nations resumed trade negotiations this week, ...

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