Trump Cancels Quad Summit Visit to India Amidst Tensions with Modi

US President Donald Trump has reportedly canceled his visit to India for the upcoming Quad Summit, a decision attributed to escalating tensions with Prime Minister Modi. The relationship between the two leaders has soured due to trade disputes and conflicting claims regarding military tensions with Pakistan. Despite previous intentions to meet, Trump has opted out of the trip, leaving both governments silent on the matter. The cancellation raises questions about the future of US-India relations and the dynamics of the Quad alliance. This article delves into the details surrounding the cancellation and its implications.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 31, 2025, 13:27 IST

Trump's Change of Plans for India Visit

According to a report from a prominent news outlet, US President Donald Trump has decided against visiting India for the upcoming Quad Summit, as per sources familiar with his itinerary. The article, titled ‘The Nobel Prize and a Testy Phone Call: How the Trump-Modi Relationship Unraveled’, indicates that Trump had previously expressed intentions to travel to India in the fall but has since abandoned those plans.

As of now, there has been no official confirmation from either the US or Indian governments regarding this matter. India is set to host the Quad summit later this year. Earlier in January, the Trump administration convened a meeting of the foreign ministers from the Quad nations, just a day after he began his second term. The report highlights that the relationship between Trump and Modi has deteriorated, primarily due to trade disputes, particularly after Trump claimed to have resolved military tensions between India and Pakistan, a statement India has repeatedly denied. Modi's frustration with Trump's assertions appears to be growing.

On June 17, following the G7 summit in Canada, Trump had a phone conversation with Modi that lasted approximately 35 minutes. Although they had intended to meet in person during the summit, Trump had already departed by the time Modi reached out to him.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated in a video message that during their discussion, Modi clarified that the Indo-US trade agreement and US mediation in the Indo-Pak conflict were not on the agenda. He emphasized that the ceasefire process was conducted directly between the Indian and Pakistani military through established channels, initiated by Pakistan. Modi firmly reiterated that India would not accept any mediation regarding its disputes with Pakistan.

The report also mentions that during the phone call, Trump again claimed credit for easing Indo-Pak tensions and suggested that Pakistan might nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize, an accolade previously awarded to Barack Obama, which Trump has been eager to receive. Furthermore, Trump subtly hinted that Modi should consider nominating him as well.