Former US President Donald Trump has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not that happy” with him because India is paying high tariffs, once again highlighting trade tensions between the two countries. Trump made the remark while speaking about his hardline trade policies, claiming they were designed to protect American interests.
Trump stated that he imposed strong tariff measures on several countries, including India, arguing that many nations had taken advantage of the United States for years through unfair trade practices. According to him, these tariffs led to pushback from foreign leaders, including Prime Minister Modi, who was unhappy with the financial impact on Indian exports.
Referring to his relationship with Modi, Trump said that while the two leaders shared a good personal rapport, trade remained a point of disagreement. He emphasized that he was unapologetic about enforcing tariffs, insisting that they were necessary to reduce trade deficits and bring manufacturing back to the US.
India and the United States have previously clashed over duties on products such as steel, aluminum, agricultural goods, and medical devices. Despite these disagreements, both countries have continued to deepen strategic and diplomatic ties, particularly in defense, technology, and geopolitical cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Trump’s comments come amid renewed discussion of global trade policies and protectionism, as he continues to defend his “America First” approach. Indian officials have not responded directly to the statement, but New Delhi has consistently maintained that trade issues should be resolved through dialogue and mutual benefit rather than unilateral tariff actions.
