Modi and Trump meet to discuss trade ties and avert tariff conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump today to strengthen ties and address tariff threats. India has reduced import duties on some U.S. goods to avoid a tariff war, but uncertainty remains. The U.S. is India's largest trade partner, with two-way trade reaching $118 billion in 2023-24. While India has avoided tariffs so far, Trump has threatened to impose them, citing trade abuses. India is considering further concessions, including increased purchases of U.S. oil and weapons. Modi's visit aims to prevent a trade conflict, but experts caution that personal relationships may not influence tariff decisions.