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Thursday, June 18, 2026
India and the United Kingdom have resolved a longstanding trade impasse, according to statements made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK counterpart Keir Starmer during the G7 summit in France. The two leaders were overheard saying "We did it" at the summit. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump met separately with Modi on the summit sidelines, where both leaders demonstrated continued diplomatic engagement despite ongoing tensions over trade policy. The developments signal progress in bilateral negotiations between India and the UK.