- By Ajeet Kumar
- Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:07 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
A senior US official has hinted that American President Donald Trump may meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon. Officials told news agency ANI on Thursday that further meetings between Trump and PM Modi are likely, with one noting, "I'm sure you'll see the two meet. They have a very, very positive relationship."
Plans are also underway for a Quad Summit involving the four Indo-Pacific partners, potentially scheduled for later this year or early 2026. Although it is not clear whether Trump is planning to visit India, but the US official's latest reaction hinted a potential New Delhi tour. Earlier, it was widely reported that the US President would not visit New Delhi amid strained relations with India.
India-US turblent relations
The United States and India are working through a period of diplomatic friction amid what appears to be a pattern of mixed signals from Washington that has created an increasingly "hot and cold" dynamic in one of America's most strategically important relationships.
A senior State Department official has acknowledged "turbulence" in the relationship but stressed that US-India ties remain "on a positive trajectory" despite President Donald Trump's public expressions of frustration.
The admission comes when ANI questioned how India interprets the seemingly contradictory messages emanating from Washington, where officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasise the strategic importance of the partnership while simultaneously imposing trade restrictions and publicly criticising New Delhi's policies.
"The President is not shy about when he is frustrated with countries. You'll see it on Truth Social. This is one of the most transparent administrations in history," the official said, referring to Trump's characteristic directness on social media platforms.
Despite this frank communication style, the administration maintains that India remains "a good friend and as a partner, and as really a partner of the future."
High-Level Diplomatic Activity
The importance both nations place on their relationship is evident in the frequency of high-level engagements. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first official act after taking office was to meet with the Quad grouping--comprising the US, India, Japan and Australia--followed immediately by bilateral talks with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
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Prime Minister Modi was among the first foreign leaders to visit the White House after Trump's inauguration, meeting the President in the Oval Office within two weeks, the official added. "When you step back from this brief moment, and look at the relationship, it is really on a positive trajectory, and it's only expanding," the official noted.
Trade and Energy Challenges
The current tensions centre primarily on trade disputes, with the Trump administration imposing additional tariffs on India over various commercial issues. Officials have also pressed India to reduce its energy imports from Russia as part of broader efforts to restrict Moscow's revenue streams during the ongoing war in Ukraine.
(With inputs from ANI)