New Delhi, March 29 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed optimism about the ongoing trade discussions between the United States and India, while also praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Speaking to reporters at the swearing-in ceremony of US Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba, Trump described PM Modi as a "very smart man" and a "great friend."

"Prime Minister Modi was here just recently, and we've always been very good friends," Trump said. "India is one of the highest tariffing nations in the world... They're very smart. He (PM Modi) is a very smart man and a great friend of mine. We had very good talks. I think it's going to work out very well between India and our country. And I want to say you have a grea...