Posted on 09/06/2025 8:09:20 PM PDT by libh8er
Hours after claiming that the United States has "lost" India to China, US President Donald Trump toned down his rhetoric, saying that ties with New Delhi remained "special" and he continued to share a strong personal bond with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shortly after, PM Modi tweeted that he "appreciates and fully reciprocates" Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of India-US ties.
When asked whom he held responsible for "losing India" to China, the US President replied, "I don’t think we have. I have been very disappointed that India would be buying so much oil, as you know, from Russia. And I let them know that. We put a very big tariff on India. 50% tariff, very high tariff."
Despite his criticism, Trump underlined his personal relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I get along very well with Modi, as you know. He’s great. He was here a couple of months ago," Trump said.
TRUMP CALLS MODI A 'GREAT PRIME MINISTER'
The President also reaffirmed the "very special relationship" between India and the US, insisting that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will "always be friends" despite occasional disagreements.
When asked by reporters whether he was ready to reset relations with India, Trump 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."
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It’s now tough to know about India.
Being that India went to zero tariffs I see trumps point. Thing is he should just walk away from the Ukraine stuff it’s a lost cause and the war isn’t going to end in the next 5 years at least. He made a great effort and extended a ton of political capital but just walk away let the Eu buy our weapons and move on.
I hate india and we should send all their savages back.
+1
my pp is from india. he’s awesome.
Does the savage bathe in cow urine and dung? Because they do that over there.
pp? People's Party representative?
Primary Physician...he’s a wonderful doctor
I found the doctors in Bangkok pretty good. And wouldn’t need an appointment 3 weeks in advance.
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