India abuses trade, but Modi is ‘fantastic,’ says Donald Trump before next week’s meet with Indian PM
Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to India as a “very big abuser” concerning its trade policies, specifically regarding import tariffs. Speaking at a campaign event in Michigan, Trump emphasized that India’s tariffs on imports were unfair, reflecting his long-standing critique of global trade practices. He said, «So when India, which is a very big abuser. He (Modi) happens to be coming to meet me next week, and Modi, he's fantastic. I mean, fantastic man. A lot of these leaders are fantastic.» He added that countries like Brazil and China also impose tough trade terms on the US, but China, in particular, was the most challenging of all.
Further emphasizing India's competitive stance in global trade, Trump remarked, «They're not a little bit backwards...You know the expression, they're at the top of their game, and they use it against us. But India is very tough.» He also noted that Brazil, like India, maintained strict policies that made it difficult for the US to engage in fair trade.
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Upcoming Meeting with Modi During US Visit
Despite the sharp critique of India's trade stance, Trump expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to him as a «fantastic man.» He announced that Modi would visit the United States soon, stating, «He happens to be coming to meet me next week,» without offering further details about the meeting.
Modi is scheduled to visit the US from September 21 to 23, during
