Modi and Trump discuss trade and tariffs while maintaining strong personal rapport
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US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed trade and tariffs during their recent meeting. Despite Trump's new executive order on reciprocal tariffs, both leaders maintained a positive personal rapport. The US has highlighted India's higher tariffs on agricultural goods and motorcycles. Modi's government faces challenges balancing domestic business protection with maintaining access to the US market. Modi agreed with Trump on deportations of undocumented immigrants, stating that countries have the right to control their borders. This stance comes amid concerns over the impact of US immigration policies on Indian workers seeking opportunities in the US.