ET Government reports: Prime Minister Modi raises US sanctions concerns in call with President Trump
What happened
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, critical technologies, and energy during a phone call. During the exchange, Modi raised concerns about US sanctions laws targeting Russia and Iran, asking how they might affect ongoing US-India cooperation.
Why it matters
US sanctions on Moscow and Tehran complicate India's long-standing defence procurement and energy supplies. Continued uncertainty over sanctions enforcement risks delaying joint initiatives in critical technology sharing and cross-border trade.
Bigger picture
The exchange underscores a persistent policy friction where domestic US sanctions targeting third nations overlap with Washington's efforts to deepen strategic and economic alliances with key international partners.
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