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Modi and Trump Discuss Trade, Defence, Energy in Call
Narendra Modi and Donald Trump spoke by phone on September 30.
This was their first such conversation since a new US law was passed about tariffs on countries buying Russian energy.
They talked about trade, defence, energy and important technologies.
They also discussed issues affecting their regions and the wider world.
Both leaders said they wanted to keep working closely together.
They reaffirmed their partnership between India and the United States.
They talked about efforts to support peace and security around the world.
Their official statements did not mention the new sanctions law or any specific tariff discussion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on September 30.
The leaders reviewed India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies.
They discussed regional and international developments and efforts to promote global peace and security.
Modi and Trump agreed to maintain close engagement and advance their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
The call came after US Congress passed a law expanding Trump’s authority to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian energy, though neither side mentioned tariffs during the conversation.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
- What
- They reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed regional and international developments, including global peace and security.
- Where
- By telephone; the article does not identify a physical location.
- When
- Wednesday, September 30; the article describes it as their first such conversation since the US Congress passed the new sanctions law.
- Why
- To review India-US cooperation, maintain close engagement and advance the countries’ Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Key facts
- Participants
- Narendra Modi and Donald Trump
- Date
- Wednesday, September 30
- Format
- Telephone conversation
- Discussion areas
- Trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other mutual interests
- Shared commitment
- Advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership
- Related US legislation
- The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- Potential tariff authority
- The law allows the US president to impose secondary tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries importing Russian energy
Quotes
Prime Minister's Office
Official office of the Indian prime minister
“Had a productive conversation with President Trump. We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas. We agreed to maintain close engagement to take our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward.”
wionews.com
“They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit of the people of both countries.”
wionews.com
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