USA, Oct. 30 -- US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is close to finalising a trade agreement with India. He also reiterated that he personally intervened to prevent a military conflict between India and Pakistan by threatening both nations with steep tariffs.

Speaking at a luncheon for APEC CEOs, Trump said that the India and US share a strong relationship and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "If you look at India and Pakistan - so I'm doing a trade deal with India, and I have great respect and love for Prime Minister Modi. We have a great relationship," Trump said.

During his address, Trump revisited what he called his efforts to defuse tensions between the two south Asian neighbours. "I called Prime Minis...