Modi and Trump meet to strengthen trade and defense ties in Washington

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump met to discuss trade and defense at the White House. They focused on easing tariffs and resolving trade issues, with Modi aiming to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Trump announced plans to increase U.S. military sales to India, including potential F-35 fighter jets. Both leaders agreed to enhance security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, addressing concerns over China's influence. Trump also supported extraditing a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks to India. Modi stated that India would accept its citizens living illegally in the U.S., following a recent repatriation of migrants.