Modi and Trump discuss trade and defense amid new tariffs at White House meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Donald Trump to discuss trade, defense, and immigration. This meeting followed Trump's announcement of new reciprocal tariffs, highlighting India's importance in trade relations. Key outcomes included the agreement to extradite terror suspect Tahawwur Rana to India and discussions on the F-35 jet deal. Modi announced a target of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Both leaders expressed a positive relationship despite the tariff issues. Trump praised India's recent tariff reductions on U.S. products, while Modi acknowledged Trump's negotiation skills.