OPINION | Trump must know: Modi can hit back

US President Donald Trump hardened his stance on Friday, saying there was no question of talks with India over a bilateral trade agreement unless the tariff issue was resolved. He was asked by an Indian reporter at the Oval Office whether he expected talks to resume in the light of 50 pc tariff to be imposed on India, Trump replied, “No, not until we get it resolved”.  Meanwhile, in fast-paced developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin met Indian national security adviser Ajit Doval in Moscow on Thursday and agreed to visit India anytime this year.