Trump praises PM Modi: Not a contest, he's a tougher, better negotiator than me

 

Amid the announcement of reciprocal tariffs and criticism of India for charging some of the highest trade tariffs in the world, US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's negotiating skills. "Traditionally, India is right at the top of the pack pretty much.

 

There are a couple of smaller countries that are actually more but India charges tremendous tariffs. I remember when Harley-Davidson couldn't sell their motorbikes in India because of the fact that in India - the tax was so high, the tariff was so high," Trump said after a meeting with PM Modi at the White House.

 

During a joint press briefing, the US President was asked who was the better negotiator when it comes to tariffs, him or Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he responded by praising PM Modi. Trump acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s negotiation skills, stating, “He is a much tougher negotiator than me, and he is a much better negotiator than me. There’s not even a contest.”