Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Modi, Trump discuss Ukraine, trade in call
Prime Minister Modi and President Trump had a friendly phone call to talk about how India and the US can work together better.
They discussed ways to improve trade between the two countries and how to cooperate in areas like technology, energy, and defence.
They also talked about a special plan called COMPACT, which is meant to strengthen their partnership in these areas.
Both leaders were happy with how their countries are working together and want to keep making progress.
However, there are some disagreements.
The US has raised tariffs on Indian goods, but India believes its trade proposal was well-received and should be signed.
They also talked about the war in Ukraine, with India supporting Trump's efforts to bring peace.
Prime Minister Modi and President Trump had a 'very warm and engaging' phone conversation.
They discussed the progress in India–US ties and global and regional issues.
India reaffirmed its support for Trump's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine.
The US has raised tariffs on Indian goods, citing unfair trade practices and India's Russian oil imports.
India's latest trade proposal was called promising by the US, but no agreement has been signed yet.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump
- What
- A telephone conversation discussing Ukraine, trade, and bilateral relations
- When
- Thursday, December 11
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To discuss trade tensions, Ukraine war, and strengthen bilateral relations
India
United States
Trade Tensions
India
India believes the US should sign the trade agreement as its proposal was well-received.
United States
The US has raised tariffs on Indian goods, citing unfair trade practices and India's Russian oil imports.
Ukraine War
India
India supports Trump's efforts to bring peace to Ukraine.
United States
The US views India's Russian oil purchases as aiding the Ukraine war.
- Leaders Involved
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump
- Date of Call
- Thursday, December 11
- Key Discussion Areas
- Ukraine war, bilateral trade, global and regional issues
- Trade Tensions
- US raised tariffs on Indian goods, India's proposal called promising
- Ukraine Support
- India supports Trump's peace efforts
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