Trump Hails 'Good Friend' PM Modi, Confident of US-India Trade Deal

President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "good friend" and expressing confidence in reaching a trade agreement despite past differences. He highlighted their personal rapport as a factor that could help resolve outstanding issues, including India's high tariffs on American goods. Despite these concerns, both sides remain engaged in finding common ground. US officials have indicated progress towards an interim agreement, while India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal suggested most aspects of the agreement have been settled. However, a parallel US review of tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 remains a potential sticking point in concluding a broader agreement.