NextFin news, On this Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in New Delhi, former U.S. President Donald Trump made a phone call to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him a happy 75th birthday. This call was notable as it was their first direct communication since the imposition of tariffs that had strained relations between the United States and India.
The conversation reportedly shifted the tone of their interactions, with Trump referring to Modi as "my friend" during the call. The call was received warmly in India, coinciding with nationwide celebrations of Modi's milestone birthday.
Prime Minister Modi's 75th birthday is being marked with various welfare and development initiatives across India, reflecting his leadership's focus on social and economic progress. The call from Trump was one among several international greetings Modi received on this day, including from other world leaders such as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The tariff hike that had previously caused tension between the two countries involved increased duties on certain goods, impacting bilateral trade. The phone call on Modi's birthday is seen as a diplomatic gesture that could pave the way for improved dialogue between the two nations.
Sources for this report include Business Today and The Federal, which covered the phone call and birthday celebrations extensively.
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