Modi returns from Washington without tariff exemption as Trump reinforces trade duties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Washington without securing a tariff exemption from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on countries imposing duties on U.S. imports, reinforcing trade tensions between the two nations. During their meeting, Trump criticized India's high tariffs and emphasized the need for a mutually beneficial trade agreement. Both leaders aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 and discussed increasing India's military purchases from the U.S. Trump also confirmed the extradition of a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks to India. Modi expressed gratitude for the decision, while addressing immigration issues, stating India would accept any illegal immigrants proven to be Indian citizens.