PM Modi Thanks Trump After U.S. Reduces Tariffs on Indian Goods

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 26: U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands while delivering joint statements in the Rose Garden of the White House June 26, 2017 in Washington, DC. Trump and Modi met earlier today in the Oval Office to discuss a range of bilateral issues. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)[/caption]NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday and thanked him for reducing tariffs on Indian products to 18%, calling the move a step that will strengthen economic ties between the two countries. During the call, the two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and trade relations. They emphasised that closer collaboration between the world’s two largest democracies can create opportunities in trade, investment and technology that benefit their citizens.
PM Modi described the tariff reduction as a positive development that will further boost economic engagement and expand market access for Indian goods in the United States.PM Modi and Trump also exchanged views on global developments and stressed the importance of peace and stability worldwide. The Prime Minister expressed India’s support for efforts that promote global peace and constructive international engagement.