Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Washington to meet with President Donald Trump amidst hopes of avoiding new tariffs and strengthening bilateral ties. Modi's visit comes after his party's victory in state elections and follows recent efforts to improve trade relations, including India's purchase of more American oil and reduction of tariffs on US goods. However, Trump's focus on reducing US trade deficits and immigration policies remain key areas of discussion.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi listens during the closing session of the Franco-Indian Economic Forum at the Quai d’Orsay on the sidelines of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.
The trip comes after Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party’s victory during a high-stakes state legislature election last weekend in India’s federal territory, including New Delhi. The prime minister said before leaving for Washington that the visit was a chance to “deepen our partnership” in key areas such as technology, trade, defense and energy.
Then there’s a recent deal allowing US-based General Electric to partner with India-based Hindustan Aeronautics to produce jet engines for Indian aircraft in India, and the sale of US-made armed MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones.
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