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JD Vance Dials PM Modi, Discusses India-US Strategic Partnership
Sneha | August 9, 2026 2:11 AM CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with US Vice President JD Vance and discussed ways to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Taking to X, PM Modi said the two leaders discussed deepening bilateral cooperation across key areas.

“Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

The Prime Minister also congratulated Vance and the Second Lady on the birth of their son and conveyed his best wishes to the family.

US, India And 100% Tariff

The conversation comes at a sensitive time for India-US economic ties. The US Senate passed a sweeping Russia sanctions Bill that could empower the US president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil, potentially affecting India. The legislation must still clear the US House before it can become law.

Meanwhile, India and the US are continuing negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement. A senior US official said in July that the pact could potentially be concluded within three to four months.

Trade Deal Remains Key Agenda

The two countries had earlier reached a framework for an interim trade agreement in February 2026. The framework envisaged greater market access and more resilient supply chains, while committing both sides to continue negotiations towards a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement.

An Indian parliamentary panel has also urged the government to work towards an early conclusion of the India-US trade pact while strengthening safeguards against potential US tariff measures.

The latest tariff threat could add another layer of complexity to negotiations already centred on market access, tariffs and broader economic cooperation.

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