New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday said that US President Donald Trump is starting to realise that his aggressive tactic with India by imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff and other sanction threats did not produce the desired results.

Fabian's comments come days after US President Donald Trump appeared to soften his tone towards India, calling PM Narendra Modi a friend and describing America's ties with New Delhi as a "very special relationship".

Responding to Trump's changing tone, Fabian said that the US tariffs imposed by Trump have no solid basis and his assumptions did not bring into account India's resolve.

"Prime Minister Modi did what is appropriate to respond to a cordial tweet, but from thi...