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US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore gave this information by posting on X. However, he did not give any further information about the conversation, but said to stay connected for further information. The conversation between the two leaders took place at a time when no final decision had been taken regarding the trade deal between India and America. However, Trump has said many times that a trade deal between the two countries is going to be signed soon.
There has been no talk on trade deal yet
India and America are talking about a trade deal from March 2025. Since August last year, the US has imposed a hefty 50 percent tariff on Indian exports, which is one of the highest tariffs imposed on any country. In this, 25 percent tariff has been imposed on purchasing Russian oil.
President Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. STAY TUNED… pic.twitter.com/IFcxrJj04m
— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) February 2, 2026
India will now buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran: Trump
US President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday (1 February 2026) that India will now buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran. He said that this step has been taken after the legal reforms in Venezuela. In recent years, India has increased its purchases of Russian crude oil at concessional rates, making Russia one of India’s largest oil suppliers.
Foreign Minister Jaishankar on America tour
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar left on Monday on a three-day visit to the US to attend the Washington-led ministerial meeting on rare minerals supply chain. This visit of Jaishankar is considered important. This is being seen as an opportunity to improve the situation after the deterioration in relations between the two strategic partners.
Apart from this, relations have also been affected due to many other issues including Trump’s claim of ending the military conflict between India and Pakistan in May and America’s new immigration policy.
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