Trump claims India has highest tariffs before meeting Modi at White House

President Trump stated that India has the highest tariffs in the world, just hours before meeting Prime Minister Modi in Washington, DC. He announced plans to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on all trading partners, complicating US-India trade relations. The new tariffs will be tailored to each country and consider factors like value added tax. Trump emphasized that these tariffs aim to address trade imbalances and ensure fairness in international trade. This meeting marks the first between Trump and Modi since Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025. Trump previously announced tariffs on other countries, including China, Canada, and Mexico, while expressing concerns about doing business in India.