Trump Praises Modi as "Tough as Hell" While Hinting at Trade Deal

At an APEC event in South Korea, US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the "nicest-looking guy" but also a "killer" who is "tough as hell." Trump hinted that an India-US trade deal is imminent, linking its progress to his disputed claim that he personally intervened to avert a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan in May by threatening trade consequences. India has consistently refuted claims of third-party mediation in its conflicts with Pakistan.