Donald Trump says PM Modi is unhappy over high US tariffs linked to India’s Russian oil imports, as trade tensions rise amid ongoing India-US negotiations.

US President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not that happy” with him over steep US tariffs imposed on India for its continued purchases of Russian oil, underlining growing strain in India–US trade ties.

US President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unhappy over steep US tariffs linked to India’s Russian oil purchases, claiming New Delhi has since sharply reduced imports and moved ahead on Apache helicopter orders.

US President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly raised an issue with him over the delivery of American-made Apache helicopters and called him "sir".

In 2025, Modi encountered growing friction with the United States alongside a strengthening domestic political position.

US President Donald Trump claimed that Narendra Modi personally approached him over long-pending Apache helicopter deliveries and trade issues, while acknowledging a strong personal rapport.