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Why Trump Sees Modi and Xi as the World's Most Effective Power Players

Trump called Modi a great leader and said the United States now does fair business with India as trade talks continue.

  • On Friday, President Donald Trump named Prime Minister Narendra Modi among the two world leaders he admires most during an interview, calling him a "great leader" and "smart" for staying out of wars.
  • These remarks reflect a balancing act defining the US-India relationship through 2025 and 2026, as Trump pairs warm personal rhetoric with tougher trade positioning while both nations negotiate a bilateral agreement.
  • Regarding trade, Trump claimed the US previously allowed India to "rip us off," stating that business is now "fair," though he noted that India remains unhappy despite the continued high volume of business.
  • Alongside Modi, Trump praised Chinese President Xi Jinping, labeling both leaders "classics" and joking that if a film were made about either man, "no actor in Hollywood could play the part."
  • Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated India will never accept third-party mediation, asserting complete political consensus on the matter and highlighting friction that has persisted in the bilateral relationship.
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US President Donald Trump has once again praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During an interview, Trump said that PM Modi leads a population of 1.5 billion people and is a strong, tough, and stable leader. He further stated that PM Modi resolves any issue with utmost calmness.

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Indian Express broke the news in India on Friday, June 19, 2026.
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