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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday emphasised that relations between India and the United States are important; however, the additional tariffs and insults from US President Donald Trump should not be forgotten easily. While reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the US president's "friends" remarks, Tharoor stated that PM Modi was "very quick" to respond. The Congress leader further stated that some "serious repair work" is needed to improve the relations between the two key nations. He also pointed out that the additional tariffs announced by Trump have started affecting the Indians on the ground, adding that his "new tone" should be welcomed "with a spirit of caution".

"The Prime Minister was very quick to respond, and the Foreign Minister has also underscored the importance of the basic relationship that is a comprehensive global strategic partnership, which is still there. And that message is an important message for us to give. I don't think we can just completely forget either the 50 per cent tariffs or the insults that have accompanied it from both the President and his staff," Tharoor was quoted as saying by ANI.

Tharoor also pointed out that Trump has a "mercurial" temperament and whatever he has said about India in recent times has caused offense. "I think there's some serious repair work that needs to be done by governments and diplomats on both sides. Mr Trump has a fairly mercurial temperament and what he has been saying has caused some hurt and offence in our country," Tharoor asserted.

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"The 50 per cent tariffs have actually had consequences already... I would welcome this new tone with a spirit of caution. One can't just forget and forgive so quickly because there are real consequences that Indians are facing on the ground and those consequences need to be overcome," the Congress MP added.

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Earlier on Saturday, US President Trump stated that he shares a good relationship with PM Modi. While replying to his remarks, PM Modi emphasised that India and the US have a very positive partnership.