Trump and Modi meet to strengthen U.S.-India trade relations

President Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen U.S.-India relations amid recent tariff increases. Modi praised Trump, seeking to avoid additional tariffs that could impact trade between the two nations. The meeting follows Modi's party's recent electoral victory and aims to enhance cooperation in technology, trade, defense, and energy. India has shown willingness to lower tariffs on U.S. goods and increase purchases of American oil. Despite the positive discussions, the U.S. and India have a significant trade deficit, with India exporting more to the U.S. than it imports. The two countries aim to finalize a fair trade arrangement by the end of the year.