High on Pak, low on the rest

June 28, 2017 11:19

India today persuaded the US to use some of its toughest language against Pakistan in recent years on terrorism but a cautious Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared to yield the lead to President Donald Trump on bilateral niggles at their first meeting.

India agreed to a "comprehensive" - and unprecedented - review of its trade relationship with the US, implicitly acknowledging it was not "fair" at present.

The friction in economic ties is emerging as the partnership's biggest test under Trump. Interspersed by at least three hugs and handshakes each, the meeting between Modi and Trump avoided the tense moments that have marked many of the US President's engagements with other key world leaders. Read more

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