President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged friendly messages in which both expressed optimism about the outcome of trade talks, signaling that a recent sharp deterioration in relations between the two countries has been halted.

Why It Matters

Just days ago, Trump said the United States appeared to have "lost" India, as well as Russia, "to deepest, darkest, China."

"May they have a long and prosperous future together!" Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform on September 5.

What To Know

Late on Tuesday, Trump hailed trade negotiations with India, saying he was confident that any issues could be resolved successfully.

"I am pleased to announce that India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Bar

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