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Modi’s Rejection of Trump’s Nobel Aspirations Resulted in 50% Tariffs on India

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Recent reports highlight escalating tensions between India and the U.S., stemming from a contentious phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. During a June 17 conversation, Trump claimed he had resolved the military conflict between India and Pakistan and suggested he deserved a Nobel Peace Prize for it, which Modi firmly rejected, emphasizing that the ceasefire was achieved independently of U.S. involvement. This exchange reportedly frustrated Modi and exacerbated diplomatic rifts, especially after Trump continued to publicly assert his role in the situation. The relationship has further soured due to Trump’s imposition of steep tariffs on Indian imports and various restrictive measures affecting Indian citizens in the U.S. Amid these challenges, Modi’s recent diplomatic engagements with China and Russia suggest a potential shift in India’s foreign policy focus.

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