Trump hints at announcement

Washington: US President Donald Trump has hinted that there “could be” some announcement by him at the mega “Howdy, Modi!” event on Sunday, where he would join PM Narendra Modi in addressing the 50,000-strong Indian diaspora. “Could be. I have a very good relationship with Prime Minister Modi,” Trump told mediapersons aboard Air Force One on his way back from California to Washington DC. He did not elaborate. According to media reports, officials of the two countries are trying to finalise a trade deal before PM Modi and President Trump meet in Houston. Trade tensions have been rising with Trump complaining  of high tariffs on American products  by New Delhi. PTI