NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday responded to US President Donald Trump’s constructive remarks on commerce negotiations with India, with each leaders affirming that discussions between the 2 nations will proceed. “India and the US are shut pals and pure companions. I’m assured that our commerce negotiations will pave the way in which for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership,” PM Modi mentioned in a put up on X. Additional assuring progress, he added, “Our groups are working to conclude these discussions on the earliest. I’m additionally wanting ahead to talking with President Trump. We’ll work collectively to safe a brighter, extra affluent future for each our folks.”PM’s remarks come simply hours after Trump said that India and US have been engaged on commerce negotiations. “I’m happy to announce that India, and america of America, are persevering with negotiations to deal with the Commerce Boundaries between our two Nations. I sit up for talking with my superb buddy, Prime Minister Modi, within the upcoming weeks. I really feel sure that there will likely be no issue in coming to a profitable conclusion for each of our Nice International locations!” mentioned the US President in a put up on Reality Social.The shift in Trump’s tone comes after the US administration imposed 25% tariffs on Indian items, plus a further 25% on India’s Russian oil imports, bringing complete duties to 50%.Trump’s softened tone has appeared since final week. Talking on the Oval Workplace, Trump known as PM Modi a “nice Prime Minister” and mentioned he would “all the time be pals” with him after a number of earlier jabs and elevated tariffs. “There’s nothing to fret about. We simply have moments from time to time,” Trump added, however reiterated considerations over India’s oil purchases from Russia and the 50 per cent tariff imposed on Indian items.