Vance calls PM after US Senate passes 100% tariff bill, discusses boosting ties
US Vice President JD Vance spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in trade, defense, and technology. The call occurred as the US Senate passed a bill proposing 100% tariffs on countries, including India, that purchase Russian oil.
Why it matters
Signals potential friction in US-India relations due to energy policy, despite high-level diplomatic efforts to maintain a strategic partnership.
NEW DELHI: US Vice President JD Vance called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday as the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, critical and emerging technologies, energy security and critical minerals.PM Modi said, “Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance.
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