'Looking forward to speaking with you': Modi responds to Trump; US President reshares PM's post

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump.

Just hours after Donald Trump softened his stance on India-US trade deal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday responded and said that he was also "looking forward" to speaking with the US President.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “I am pleased to announce that India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations."

"I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the upcoming weeks. I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our Great Countries!" he further noted.

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Responding to Trump, PM Modi stated on X, "India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest."

India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward… pic.twitter.com/3K9hlJxWcl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2025

"I am also looking forward to speaking with President Trump. We will work together to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for both our people," he added.

PM Modi's post was also reposted by Donald Trump on his Truth Social account.

Trump’s statement signals a significant thaw in bilateral relations as ties between the two countries reeled under possibly the worst phase in over two decades amid tensions over tariffs and Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil.

His comments followed weeks of tariff escalations, including a US move to double levies on Indian exports to a whopping 50 percent, including a 25% additional duty for India's purchase of Russian crude oil.

Earlier, on September 5, he had asserted he would “always be friends” with PM Modi, though he voiced dissatisfaction with his participation in the SCO summit alongside Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. “I just don’t like what he is doing at this particular moment,” Trump had said, but added there was “nothing to worry about” in the long term.

New Delhi has, meanwhile, pushed back against Washington’s tariff measures and defended its continued imports of discounted Russian crude, citing the need to keep energy costs manageable for the world’s third-largest oil consumer.