Modi Warns of ‘Shortage of Trust’ Ahead of Trump Meeting (1)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump shook hands and smiled on the sidelines of a Group of Seven summit in France ahead of their first bilateral meeting in a year.

Noticeably absent was Modi’s trademark bear hug, a hallmark of his interactions with world leaders. The relatively restrained greeting reflected a relationship that has come under pressure since India’s military confrontation with Pakistan last year and Trump’s tariff measures. While ties have shown signs of stabilizing in recent weeks, key irritants remain.

Narendra Modi offers a hand to Donald Trump during the G7 Summit in France on June 16.

Photographer: Evelyn Hockstein/Getty Images

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