U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States and India are continuing negotiations to address trade barriers between the two countries.

Trump expressed optimism about upcoming discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “very good friend” and saying he was confident a successful outcome could be reached for both nations.

“I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the upcoming weeks,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.

The remarks come amid tensions over steep tariffs imposed by the U.S., including a 25% duty on Indian imports in August, later increased to 50% in response to India’s continued imports of Russian oil. India has described the surcharges as “unfair, unjustified and unreasonable.”

Trump highlighted the “special relationship” between the two countries, which Modi welcomed, saying he “fully reciprocates President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties.”

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