'India must drop non-tariff barriers': Vance calls Modi 'tough negotiator' | India-US trade deal

During his recent visit to India, United States Vice President JD Vance praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a ‘tough negotiator’, noting that this strength earns him respect in Washington. Speaking at an event in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Vance highlighted the importance of India-US cooperation in areas such as trade, defence, and energy. His remarks came after a meeting with Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi, as both nations work towards finalising a significant bilateral trade agreement.