Why has Trump's tone for India changed from calling it 'tariff abuser' to 'dear friend'?
US President Donald Trump called PM Narendra Modi "dear friend", days after calling India "tariff abuser" and imposing 50% tariffs over India's Russian oil purchases. The change in Trump's tone may partly be due to US Supreme Court agreeing to hear appeals challenging the tariffs' legality, Moneycontrol reported. US could be forced to refund tariffs if court deems them illegal.