HighLights
  1. PM Modi, Trump discussed trade, defence, energy cooperation.
  2. Reviewed bilateral ties, critical technologies, strategic partnership.
  3. Exchanged views on regional, international peace and security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to United States President Donald Trump over the phone, discussing trade, defence, energy and efforts to advance global peace. PM Modi termed the call with Trump a productive conversation.

"Had a productive conversation with President Trump. We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas. We agreed to maintain close engagement to take our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward. We also exchanged views on regional and international issues, including ongoing efforts to advance global peace and security. @POTUS @realDonaldTrump," the prime minister's X post read.

PM Modi, Trump's Telephonic Call Days After Russian Oil Sanctions

The discussion between the duo came days after Trump signed the sweeping Russia sanctions bill into law, the White ‌House said in a statement, paving the way for increased economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. However, India and China are set to be affected most by the law, also known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. 

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Earlier, the House of Representatives passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which seeks to impose sanctions on Russia's leadership and energy sector -- as well as on collaborators in Moscow's defence industry and its so-called shadow fleet. The Act also authorises President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including China and India.

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The law gives Trump wide discretion over implementation, including which countries face tariffs, the tariff rates imposed, and whether sanctions provisions are waived. The law comes into effect within 30 days of signing by the President and requires him to impose duties of up to 100 per cent on goods imported from countries that are the top five purchasers of Russian crude oil or natural gas by total volume during the 12 months preceding enactment.

A country is exempt from the gas-related duties if its Russian gas imports accounted for less than 15 per cent of Russia's total exports during the applicable period and it has taken "significant steps" to reduce those imports.

(With Agencies Inputs)

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