Trump Confirms ‘Great’ India Trade Talks, Hints at 2025 Visit

Former President Donald Trump has indicated that a visit to India in the coming year is a strong possibility, highlighting his “great” trade talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and referring to him as a “great friend.” Trump informed reporters that discussions with PM Modi have been highly productive, pointing to India’s significant reduction in oil imports from Russia as a positive outcome. He shared that PM Modi has extended an invitation for him to visit India, and he intends to take him up on it, stating, “I’ll be going.” The former President’s comments come as India is set to host the Quad summit in Delhi. Trump also reiterated his belief that tariffs are a potent diplomatic instrument, recounting how he believes he used them to swiftly de-escalate a conflict between India and Pakistan, calling tariffs a “great national defense.”