India seeks to strengthen ties with Trump ahead of Modi's White House visit

India is making efforts to strengthen ties with President Donald Trump ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the White House. Modi's government is offering tariff concessions and accepting deportees to maintain a positive relationship. The U.S. and India share strategic interests, particularly in countering China. Modi's visit marks him as one of the few foreign leaders to meet Trump since his inauguration, highlighting India's significance to the U.S. Key issues include trade tariffs and immigration. India aims to negotiate better terms on tariffs and expand H-1B visas for skilled workers, while also addressing concerns over undocumented migrants.