Jaishankar compares Trump and Modi's nationalist beliefs

India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar discussed the tariff situation with the U.S., emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations. He described both President Trump and Prime Minister Modi as nationalists with similar beliefs. Jaishankar noted that Trump's tariff threats stem from his strong nationalism. He stated that being a realist does not exclude having beliefs and feelings, highlighting the complexity of international relations. Recently, Trump claimed India agreed to lower tariffs due to his pressure, but India denied this, stating negotiations are ongoing. Trump has criticized India's tariffs, calling it a "tariff king."