Trump grips Modi’s arm during first G7 meeting in 16 months
What's new: The closely watched encounter came amid US-India trade and geopolitical strains.
President Donald Trump repeatedly held Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arm as the two leaders stepped down from the podium after a group photo session at the G7 summit in France on Wednesday. Trump was seen greeting other leaders while still holding Modi’s arm, a moment that drew attention because it marked their first interaction in 16 months. The encounter unfolded against a backdrop of tensions over trade and broader geopolitical issues between the United States and India at the summit.