Wed, September 10, 2025
Washington: In a move aimed at easing recent trade tensions, US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations between the United States and India have officially resumed.
"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," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The President also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “very good friend” and said he looks forward to speaking with him “in the upcoming weeks.” Trump added: “I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our great countries.”
A Softer Tone from Washington
Trump’s latest comments mark a noticeable shift in tone. Last Friday, during a White House press conference, he had described PM Modi as a “great Prime Minister” and reassured reporters: “India and the United States have a special relationship. There’s nothing to worry about.”
Prime Minister Modi responded warmly the following day, writing on X: “Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.”
Diplomatic Engagements Continue
On Monday, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra met with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker. Sharing a photo of the meeting on X, Ambassador Kwatra described their talks as “productive” and noted: “Echoed the sentiments of our leaders. Both sides remain engaged through our ongoing bilateral and Quad initiatives, under the forward-looking India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.”
Background: Trade Tensions
The renewed negotiations come against the backdrop of Trump’s recent tariff hikes. On August 27, he imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports — doubling the earlier 25% duty — in response to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict.
With inputs from IANS
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| Sl No. | Parameters | Actual Data(µg/m3) | Standard Limit(µg/m3) |
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| 1 | PM 10 | 64 | 100 |
| 2 | PM 2.5 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | SO2 | 55.3 | 80 |
| 4 | NO2 | 58.2 | 80 |
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| Station | Temperature(degree centigrade) | Rainfall(mm) | Relative humidity(%) | |||
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| Max | Min | Past 24 hrs. | Since 1st March, 2018 | Max | Min | |
| Ranchi | 31.0 | 22.5 | 000.0 | 1010.1 | 95 | 66 |
| Jamshedpur | 34.1 | 26.2 | 000.0 | 1252.8 | 87 | 58 |
| Bokaro | 33.5 | 24.6 | 015.2 | 824.0 | 92 | 79 |
| Daltonganj | 32.6 | 24.9 | 004.2 | 960.9 | 95 | 67 |
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