Trump and Modi discuss trade as new tariffs loom for US partners
bbc.com —
US President Donald Trump is meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade. This visit comes as Trump has ordered new tariffs on US trading partners, aiming for reciprocal import taxes. Trump emphasized the need for India to take back undocumented immigrants and highlighted discussions on oil and gas purchases. He noted the disparity in tariffs between the US and India, with India's average tariff significantly higher. Trump acknowledged potential short-term price increases from the tariffs but argued they would ultimately benefit American manufacturing. He has already imposed tariffs on China and is preparing to do the same for Canada and Mexico.