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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump exchanged handshakes at the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 2025, highlighting the strong diplomatic ties between their nations. Modi emphasized that India and the U.S. maintain a comprehensive partnership, describing their relationship as positive and forward-looking on social media. Trump reiterated his friendship with Modi, stating, “I will always be friends with Modi,” and dismissed concerns about losing India to China, asserting that the U.S.-India relationship is special and nothing to worry about.
Tensions have arisen recently after the U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 50% on Indian goods, accusing New Delhi of supporting Moscow’s military actions in Ukraine by importing Russian oil. Despite these disagreements, the bond between Modi and Trump remains robust, especially since Trump’s first term as president. Recently, Modi visited China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting, marking his first visit in seven years and signaling warming relations between the two Asian powers. Meanwhile, Trump has expressed frustration with India, especially as he seeks recognition for what he considers his diplomatic efforts to broker peace between Pakistan and India after a major conflict in May involving the nuclear-armed neighbors.
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