PM Modi good friend, India and US will get to trade deal: Trump

Business To Business, New Delhi, 5^th June, 2026:    Donald Trump on Thursday expressed confidence that the United States and India would successfully conclude an ongoing trade agreement, while also praising his personal relationship with Narendra Modi.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said:
"We will get to a deal because I like your prime minister a lot. He is a good friend of mine. We get along great, and we are gonna make a deal."
Trade negotiations
Trump's remarks come as India and the United States continue negotiations on a bilateral trade arrangement aimed at expanding market access and strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
The US President indicated optimism that the remaining issues could be resolved, reflecting the generally positive tone that has characterized recent discussions between New Delhi and Washington.
Comments on tariffs
At the same time, Trump reiterated a long-standing American concern regarding India's tariff regime, stating that India had benefited from past US policies and imposed what he described as "tremendous tariffs" on imported goods.
Tariffs and market-access issues have historically been among the more contentious aspects of India-US trade relations, with both sides seeking concessions in sectors ranging from agriculture and manufacturing to technology and services.
Broader context
The United States and India have significantly expanded their partnership over the past decade across:

• Trade and investment.
• Defense and security cooperation.
• Technology and innovation.
• Energy and supply-chain resilience.