"Modi is a Tough Negotiator": JD Vance Confirms Roadmap for India-US Trade Deal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:49am on 22 Apr 2025,Tuesday International

US Vice President JD Vance announced that India and the US have finalised the terms of reference for trade negotiations, laying the foundation for a future trade agreement. Speaking during his India visit, Vance called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "tough negotiator" and praised his leadership. The announcement comes after a temporary pause on Trump-era tariffs. Vance emphasized that the US seeks partnership, not to preach, and acknowledged Modi’s popularity, joking that his approval ratings made him jealous. The development marks a significant step forward in strengthening economic and strategic ties between the world’s two largest democracies. (PC: India Today)

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