Is India and US heading for trade talks? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media that India and the United States are close friends and natural partners. He was responding to US President Donald Trump's statements on India-US trade talks. PM Modi expressed confidence that trade talks would help unlock the immense potential of the India-US partnership. Modi said the teams on both sides are working to conclude the discussions at the earliest. He also stated that he looks forward to speaking with President Trump and emphasised that both nations will work together to ensure a bright and prosperous future for their people.