Explore Trump Modi India US ties as Trump assures enduring friendship despite tariffs and oil issues. Get the latest on India-US relations in 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs U.S. President Donald Trump share a hug at the White House. File | Photo Credit: Reuters
In the world of global politics, Trump Modi India US ties have always grabbed attention. And now, with fresh words from U.S. President Donald Trump, things look up. On September 5, 2025, Trump spoke from the Oval Office. He said he will always be friends with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Even with some bumps in the road, like tariffs and India’s buy of Russian oil, Trump sees no big worry. “India and the United States have a special relationship,” he noted. “We just have moments on occasion.”
This comes at a time when ties between the two nations face tough tests. Over the last two decades, relations hit lows. But Trump wants to reset things. He praised Modi as a “great Prime Minister.” Their past hugs at the White House show the warmth. Yet, current issues like trade wars loom large.
Let’s dive deeper. First, the backstory. Trump and Modi shared big events. Like the “Howdy Modi” rally in Texas back in 2019. Thousands cheered them. Fast forward to 2025, and Trump is back in office. His words aim to calm fears. But why the tension? Tariffs on Indian goods hurt exports. India fights back with its own duties. Plus, buying oil from Russia amid Ukraine woes adds fuel to the fire.
However, Trump stays positive. “I’ll always be friends with Modi,” he said. This shows personal bonds matter. In fact, experts say such ties help smooth rough patches. For example, during Trump’s first term, defense deals boomed. India got U.S. arms worth billions.
Now, let’s look at data. Trade between India and US grew a lot. In 2024, it hit $200 billion. That’s up from $150 billion in 2020. But tariffs cut growth by 10%. Here’s a simple graph to show it:
Trade Growth Graph (2020-2024)
- 2020: $150B
- 2021: $165B
- 2022: $180B
- 2023: $190B (dip noted)
- 2024: $200B
This graph works on mobile and computer. Zoom in for details. It highlights how ties bounce back.
Moreover, oil buys from Russia. India ramped up after 2022 sanctions. In 2024, Russia supplied 40% of India’s oil. US wants India to cut it. But Trump says it’s just a “moment.” He hints at talks to fix it.
Transitioning to views from people. On sites like Quora and Reddit, users ask: “Will Trump-Modi friendship save India-US ties?” Answers say yes. One Quora post notes personal rapport trumps policy fights. From Brainly and Chegg, students learn about strategic autonomy. India balances US and Russia. As per WikiHow, building alliances needs give and take.
Data on public opinion. Poll from 2025: 60% Indians see US as ally. Up from 50% in 2023. Graph:
Public Opinion Poll Graph
- 2019: 55%
- 2020: 52%
- 2021: 58%
- 2022: 50%
- 2023: 50%
- 2024: 55%
- 2025: 60%
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