Trump's Big Praise for PM Modi at Davos and A Trade Deal Update

Davos: Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, saying that he has great respect for him, he's a fantastic man and his friend.

The President also said that India and the US will have a good trade deal.Speaking to a news outlet after his thunder-bluster address at the international business leaders’ gathering in Davos, Trump, when asked if he could give some updates on the India-US trade deal, the US President said that first of all, he has great respect for Prime Minister Modi, he's a fantastic man and a friend, adding that the two nations will have a good deal.However, the US President did not answer and proceeded towards his other engagements at Davos when asked to apprise on any timeline with respect to the trade deal.ALSO READ | 'All I'm Asking Is A Piece Of Ice': At Davos, Trump Threatens Greenland, Slams NATO - Top QuotesIndia and US trade deal negotiations have been going on and on ever since Donald Trump levied 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports to the United States.Out of 50 per cent tariffs, 25 per cent is Trump's reciprocal duty, and the other 25 per cent is for purchasing Russian oil. Apart from Russian oil, there are several other factors that are hindering the trade deal, such as New Delhi's refusal to the Trump administration to close the deal purely on US terms or pressure being levied by America on India to open its agriculture, farming, and other industries.