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Washington: Trump-Modi Call Precedes Critical Minerals Ministerial Visit

PUBLISHED Feb 2, 2026, 12:25 PM ET

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Washington, US President Donald Trump spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to US beginning February 2. Jaishankar will travel from New York to Washington to attend the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and is scheduled for a bilateral meeting on Tuesday. Delegations from over 50 countries will discuss supply chain resilience, clean energy transitions and strategic cooperation on critical minerals. Officials said India-US trade negotiations are in late-stage talks focused on market access and tariffs. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

November (previous year): President Trump expressed intent to visit India, signaling diplomatic momentum.
Summer to present: Leaders reportedly engaged in multiple calls, totaling about ten since last summer.
Feb 2: US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced a Trump-Modi phone call ahead of Jaishankar’s visit.
Feb 2–4: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conducted a three-day official visit to the US.
Feb 3: The inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by Secretary Marco Rubio brought delegations from over 50 countries.

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Who Benefited

Government agencies and firms involved in critical minerals, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing benefited from deeper India–US coordination and potential trade concessions that improve market access and supply chain resilience.

Who Impacted

Competing exporters and sectors dependent on existing supply arrangements may face increased competition, regulatory changes, and supply-chain reorientation as strategic partnerships and trade terms evolve.

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