‘Confident that trade talks will unlock limitless potential’: PM Modi on renewed India-US partnership

Giving a fresh impetus to the trade negotiations between India and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that trade negotiations between both the countries will help unlock the “limitless potential” of the partnership between the two nations. His remarks come amid renewed diplomatic momentum aimed at overcoming recent tensions over tariffs and energy policy.

Taking to social media platform X, Modi described India and the United States as “close friends and natural partners,” affirming that both sides are committed to concluding negotiations at the earliest.

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“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,” Modi said. “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.”

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.x.com/3K9hlJxWcl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2025

The renewed dialogue was announced by US President Donald Trump, who posted on Truth Social that negotiations between the two countries are back on track. He expressed optimism that discussions would lead to a “successful conclusion for both of our great countries.”

“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,” Trump wrote. “I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister 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.”

The statements from both leaders reflected a turning point in bilateral relations, which had seen tensions escalate following the US decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, alongside an additional 25 percent penalty targeting imports associated with Russian oil.

Now, with high-level reassurances emerging from New Delhi and Washington, there appears a shift toward reconciliation and strategic cooperation. The revived trade talks are being seen as an opportunity to reset ties and reinforce economic cooperation.