India, Feb. 14 -- US President Donald Trump heaped praise on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "much tougher and much better negotiator than him."

Trump was answering a question after a bilateral meeting with PM Modi when he was asked who he thought was better at negotiating a tariff deal at the meeting.

"He (Prime Minister Modi) is a much tougher negotiator than me, and he is a much better negotiator than me. There is not even a contest," Trump said with a smile.

About their discussion on trade tariffs, Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had offered to talk about easing tariffs, buying more US oil, gas and combat aircraft, concessions that may deter a trade war.

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