German Report Claims Modi Rejected At Least Four Calls From US President Trump Amid Tariff Tensions

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A German newspaper, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (F.A.Z.), claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not answer four calls from US President Donald Trump amid escalating trade tensions. As the US prepares to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods, Modi’s silence signals frustration and careful strategy. The report notes India’s resistance to Trump’s pressure to open its markets to American agribusiness and its decision to keep buying Russian oil, despite US objections. With no extension expected on tariff relief, India faces tough economic times ahead. The article also highlights Modi’s unwillingness to be used in media stunts, citing Trump’s premature announcement of a trade deal with Vietnam. Indian officials have not commented on the phone call claims.

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