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'A very tough cookie': Donald Trump says PM Modi a world leader 'he admires', calls Xi 'all business'

Times of India · Jun 19, 2026, 11:19 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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US President Donald Trump has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a very tough cookie" and one of his most admired global leaders, alongside China's Xi Jinping. Speaking to Axios, Trump highlighted their strong personal rapport, even amidst trade tensions. This praise follows their recent G7 mee

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