Modi-Trump Meet LIVE: Strengthening India-US Ties Amid Key Trade Talks
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC for a crucial bilateral discussion covering trade, defense, immigration, and innovation. Calling the meeting “extremely fruitful,” PM Modi emphasized that the talks would provide significant momentum to India-US relations. This marks Modi’s first meeting with Trump since the US leader assumed office on January 20.
One of the major highlights of the discussion was Trump’s announcement of “reciprocal tariffs,” aiming to impose duties on countries that charge tariffs on US imports. Trump stated that India has some of the highest tariffs globally, signaling potential shifts in trade relations. The US President has already imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, with new trade measures targeting China, Canada, and Mexico.
As both leaders addressed strategic partnerships and economic cooperation, the meeting underscored India’s growing global significance and the evolving US trade policies. With defense deals, H1B visa policies, and economic engagements on the table, the Modi-Trump summit set the stage for deeper collaboration between the two nations, shaping future diplomatic and trade dynamics. Stay tuned for live updates on this high-profile meeting.
