Modi-Trump G7 meet: Conciliatory signs from Trump, but his unpredictability is a challenge

How the ties plummeted The first flashpoint was Operation Sindoor. Trump claimed he had brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. However, in a tough phone call with Trump, Modi rejected the US President’s claims of any role. Pakistan, meanwhile, stepped up efforts to woo Trump and his family. It thanked him for the ceasefire and cut cryptocurrency and critical mineral deals with his family members. The lowest point, arguably, came when the US imposed 50% tariffs on India in August — 25% were in response to Indian tariffs on US products and the rest was for buying Russian oil….