Fri Feb 21 21:58:41 UTC 2025: ## Modi and Trump’s Trade Tensions Resurface Amidst Reports of Mega Infrastructure Plans
**New Delhi/Washington D.C.** – Reports of ambitious infrastructure projects in India, dubbed “Mega MIGA” (Make in India, Grow in India), have surfaced amidst renewed discussion of trade tensions between India and the United States. These discussions were reignited by a resurfaced anecdote detailing a past encounter between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former President Donald Trump, where Trump threatened reciprocal tariffs on India, citing higher Indian tariffs than other nations. Modi reportedly responded with a smile. This event highlights ongoing complexities in the US-India trade relationship. While details of the “Mega MIGA” plans remain scarce, the timing of their emergence alongside this trade anecdote suggests a potential link between domestic economic strategies and international trade negotiations. The Economic Times further reports on a range of other business and political news, including updates on India’s SOUL Leadership Conclave, political events in Delhi and Israel, and analyses of the stock market.
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