Trump Calls Modi a ‘Fantastic Friend,’ Predicts Strong India-US Trade Deal Soon

US President Donald Trump voiced high praise for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a close personal friend and expressing confidence that the two countries will soon reach a favorable trade agreement.

In an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Trump was asked about the progress of ongoing India-US trade talks. “I have great respect for your Prime Minister. He’s a fantastic man and a friend of mine. We are going to have a good deal,” he replied.

The short but upbeat comment, made during Trump’s participation in the high-profile Davos summit, reflects the warm personal rapport he says he shares with Modi and signals optimism about the outcome of bilateral trade negotiations.

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The remarks come as Washington and New Delhi continue discussions focused on tariffs, market access, and deepening economic partnership. The report, citing the original Moneycontrol quote and noting that the article body (apart from the headline) was reproduced unchanged from the syndicated feed.

The statement highlights the priority being given to strengthening commercial ties between the world’s two largest democracies amid broader global economic conversations.