Modi and Trump meet to discuss trade, defense, and immigration at the White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met for nearly four hours at the White House, discussing various agreements to enhance India-US relations. Key topics included trade, defense, and energy cooperation. They set a new trade target, "Mission 500," aiming to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Negotiations for a trade agreement are expected to conclude by fall 2025. The US will also supply F-35 jets to India and expand defense sales. Additionally, both leaders addressed immigration issues and agreed to strengthen law enforcement cooperation against illegal immigration. The US announced the extradition of 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana to India, furthering security collaboration.