New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly tried to contact Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over ongoing trade issues, but Modi has not responded, according to a report published Tuesday in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ).

The FAZ, founded in 1949 and regarded as one of Germany's most influential newspapers, is known for its center-right, liberal-conservative editorial line. Often described as a "newspaper of record," it is widely read by policymakers, business leaders, and diplomats in Germany and abroad. Its reporting aimed more at decision-makers than at a mass audience.

In its report, the paper writes that Trump, who has already forced concessions from other countries through tariff pressure, is findin...