Modi and Trump meet to strengthen US-India ties and discuss tariffs

President Donald Trump is meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen U.S.-India relations and address recent tariffs imposed by the new administration. Modi aims to avoid tariffs that have affected other countries. The meeting follows Modi's party's recent electoral victory in India. Modi seeks to enhance cooperation in technology, trade, defense, and energy, while India has shown willingness to lower tariffs on U.S. goods and increase oil purchases. Trade remains a key issue, with a $50 billion trade deficit favoring India. The U.S. is India's largest trade partner, with total trade reaching $190.1 billion in 2023. Immigration and regional security, particularly regarding China, are also expected topics of discussion.