Fri Nov 07 01:58:24 UTC 2025: Summary:
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he may travel to India in 2026, potentially for the Quad summit. He praised Prime Minister Modi and mentioned ongoing positive talks with India, highlighting India’s reduced oil imports from Russia. Trump also reiterated his claim that he used the threat of tariffs to halt conflict between India and Pakistan earlier in 2025, describing tariffs as a vital tool for national defense.
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Trump Hints at India Visit in 2026, Claims Tariff Power Ended India-Pakistan Conflict
Washington D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible trip to India next year, fueling speculation he may attend the Quad summit to be held in New Delhi after the last summit in Wilmington. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, President Trump stated that talks with India were “going good” and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “friend.” He also pointed out India has largely stopped buying oil from Russia.
Trump reiterated his controversial claim that he successfully intervened to stop hostilities between India and Pakistan earlier in 2025. According to Trump, he threatened both nations with tariffs, which he said compelled them to cease fighting. “Of the eight wars I ended, I would say five or six were ended because of tariffs.” Trump also defended tariffs as a crucial element of national defense.
The Indian government has not yet released dates for the 2026 Quad summit.
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