CNN hails PM.Modi’s trade negotiations with US Presz Donald Trump a “masterclass”
CNN hails PM.Modi’s
trade negotiations with US Presz Donald Trump
a “masterclass”
Turning a trade setback into a after the two leaders secured key agreements despite escalating tariff tensions.
Will Ripley, highlight Modi’s ability to navigate Trump’s unpredictable diplomacy, calling the meeting a lesson for world leaders.
This is a masterclass… to kind of know how they should walk into a negotiation with President Trump to achieve the best possible outcome,” Ripley said.
Modi, aware of the pressure from Trump’s tariff moves, skillfully shifted the narrative, securing commitments for increased US investments in India’s nuclear energy sector and progress on defense acquisitions, including potential purchases of F-35 fighter jets.
PM Modi also reassured Trump of India’s willingness to reduce tariffs on American goods and accept the repatriation of undocumented Indian nationals.
A branding move that clicked with Trump
“MAGA plus MIGA equals MEGA—A mega partnership for prosperity.”
One of the standout moments of the meeting was Modi’s clever branding move, invoking Trump’s famous slogan with his own spin: “MAGA plus MIGA equals MEGA—A mega partnership for prosperity.”
CNN made a note of this kind of messaging was precisely what Trump liked to hear. “Clearly, they might have had a PR team to think that up.
CNN’s take? PM Modi ‘understood the assignment.’ In a situation where India could have faced a diplomatic setback, the PM Modi turned the challenge into an opportunity, leaving Washington with tangible gains and a strengthened US-India partnership.
News Edit KV Raman
