Prime Minister’s Office of India
Prime Minister’s Office of India
02/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/02/2026 21:18
PM speaks to President Trump
PM speaks to President Trump
02 Feb, 2026
Thanks President Trump for reducing tariff on Indian products to 18%
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, spoke to President Trump, today. Shri Modi thanked President Trump on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India for the wonderful announcement of reducing tariff on Indian products to 18%.
Shri Modi said that when two large economies and the world's largest democracies work together, it benefits our people and unlocks immense opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
"President Trump's leadership is vital for global peace, stability, and prosperity. India fully supports his efforts for peace", Shri Modi stated.
Shri Modi posted on X:
"Wonderful to speak with my dear friend President Trump today. Delighted that Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18%. Big thanks to President Trump on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India for this wonderful announcement.
When two large economies and the world's largest democracies work together, it benefits our people and unlocks immense opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.
President Trump's leadership is vital for global peace, stability, and prosperity. India fully supports his efforts for peace.
I look forward to working closely with him to take our partnership to unprecedented heights."
@POTUS
@realDonaldTrump
Wonderful to speak with my dear friend President Trump today. Delighted that Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18%. Big thanks to President Trump on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India for this wonderful announcement.
When two large economies and the…
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