India-US trade deal had created uncertainty between two nations, India's foreign secretary says

The topic was a major point of discussion in the bilateral meeting, he adds

US President Donald Trump holds Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hand as they attend a bilateral meeting during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Jun 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

The trade deal between the United States and India was a major subject of discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump during their bilateral meeting on Wednesday, India's foreign secretary said, adding that the deal had caused uncertainty between the two nations.

"There are ups and downs in relations between nations, the leaders of both nations deal with them," Vikram Misri, the top official in India's foreign ministry told reporters in Paris.