Modi meets Trump to strengthen US-India ties and address trade issues

President Donald Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss improving U.S.-India relations amid recent tariff increases. Trump signed new tariffs affecting many countries, including India, while Modi aimed to strengthen ties in technology, trade, and defense. Modi's visit follows his party's recent election victory in India and comes as both leaders seek to address trade imbalances. India has shown willingness to lower tariffs on U.S. goods and increase purchases of American oil. Despite the positive discussions, Trump has criticized India's tariffs and emphasized the need to reduce the U.S. trade deficit with India, which currently stands at $50 billion. The two countries aim to finalize a fair trade arrangement by the end of the year.