Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Modi, Trump Review Ties Amid New Russia Sanctions Law
Narendra Modi and Donald Trump spoke by telephone on September 30.
They discussed how India and the United States are working together.
Their topics included trade, defence, energy and important technologies.
They also talked about events in their regions and around the world.
Both leaders said they wanted to keep working closely together.
They reaffirmed their long-term partnership.
The call happened after the United States passed a law about tariffs on countries buying Russian energy.
The official statements did not say that the leaders discussed specific tariffs during the call.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Wednesday, September 30.
The leaders reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest.
They discussed regional and international developments, including ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security.
Modi and Trump reaffirmed the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to remain in close contact.
The call took place after the United States passed a law authorising tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries importing Russian oil and gas, including India and China.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump.
- What
- They reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed regional and international developments, including global peace and security.
- When
- Wednesday, September 30.
- Where
- By telephone; no physical location was specified.
- Why
- To review India-United States cooperation, maintain close engagement and advance their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, amid concerns about a new sanctions law.
- Participants
- Narendra Modi and Donald Trump
- Date
- September 30
- Format
- Telephone conversation
- Discussion areas
- Trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other mutual interests
- Partnership
- India-United States Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership
- Related legislation
- The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- Tariff authority
- The law authorises tariffs of up to 100 percent on countries importing Russian oil and gas, including India and China
