Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington comes during a challenging period for U.S.-India relations marked by trade tensions and immigration issues. Ahead of his meeting with President Trump, Modi emphasized their friendship, despite rising tariff threats from Trump who criticized India's trade practices. The U.S. remains India's largest export market, with bilateral trade hitting $118 billion in 2023-24. Both leaders share a common interest in countering China's influence, but Modi must balance the demands of Trump and domestic expectations regarding Indian migrants in the U.S.
Modi's visit is pivotal as it comes amid high tensions regarding tariffs and deportations, testing the ties between the US and India.
The two nations have established a robust economic relationship, with two-way trade reaching $118bn in 2023-24, despite challenges posed by Trump.
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