Donald Trump calls Indians 'best' trade negotiators
New Delhi : Celebrating Diwali at the White House, the United States of America President Donald Trump called Indians 'best' trade negotiators.
The President also announced that he is nominating an Indian-American woman, Neomi Rao, to the senior judgeship that was vacated by Brett Kavanaugh when he was elevated to the Supreme Court.
She currently serves as a White House administrator in the office of information and regulatory affairs. If confirmed by the US Senate, she will become the second Indian American on the DC circuit bench joining Sri Srinivasan, an Obama appointee.
“We’re trying very hard to make better trade deals with India, but they’re very good traders.,” president Trump said at a Diwali function at the White House, flanked by Indian Americans from his administration, and Indian ambassador Navtej Sarna, turning to whom, he added, “They’re very good negotiators, you would say, right? The best. So we’re working, and it’s moving along.”
Speaking generally of ties with India, Trump said, “ The United States has deep ties to the nation of India and I am grateful for my friendship with Prime Minister Modi.
“India is the world’s largest democracy and the relationship between our two countries connect as a bulwark for freedom, prosperity, and peace.”
