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Trump and Modi Eye Economic Cooperation Amid Global Tensions

12/12/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed expanding economic cooperation, including trade and defense, after tariffs tied to Russian oil purchases.
The United States approved a $686 million sale of F-16 support to Pakistan to modernize its fleet.
India strengthens ties with Russia, signing agreements to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, and reports record exports of $418.91 billion in the first half.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed expanding economic cooperation, including trade and defense, after tariffs tied to Russian oil purchases.
The United States approved a $686 million sale of F-16 support to Pakistan to modernize its fleet.
India strengthens ties with Russia, signing agreements to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, and reports record exports of $418.91 billion in the first half.