US President Donald Trump says the United States and India are “very close” to finalizing a long-awaited trade agreement, according to statements reported by Bloomberg and Mint. Trump also praises Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “tough” negotiator. The comments come as the leaders meet to discuss a broad set of issues beyond trade. Mint reports that discussions include regional security and maritime stability, as well as energy cooperation and developments in West Asia. Both outlets frame Trump’s remarks as signaling progress toward the trade deal while highlighting the leaders’ engagement across multiple policy areas. No specific timeline or confirmed terms of the trade agreement are provided in the cited reports. The information instead focuses on the leaders’ characterization of negotiations and their broader agenda during the meeting.