Modi meets Trump to strengthen US-India ties and address tariffs

President Donald Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen U.S.-India relations and address tariffs. Modi aims to avoid new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on other countries. Modi's visit follows his party's recent election victory and comes amid tensions over India's stance on Russia's war in Ukraine. The leaders discussed trade, technology, defense, and energy partnerships. India has shown willingness to lower tariffs on U.S. goods and increase purchases of American oil. The U.S. and India have a significant trade deficit, with ongoing efforts to finalize a fair trade arrangement by year-end.