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Modi Visits Washington to Strengthen U.S.-India Ties Amid Trade Tensions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with President Trump to bolster bilateral relations, tackling trade tariffs and immigration amidst China concerns.

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The White House visit isn’t likely to be all smiles, though.
Modi is meeting with Trump in a visit meant to boost the US-India relationship and avoid tariffs
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Bilateral ties have also strengthened in the last three decades as the US has increasingly focused on countering the rise of a shared rival – China.
As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?
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The White House visit isn't likely to be all smiles, though.
Modi Is Meeting with Trump in a Visit Meant to Boost the US-India Relationship and Avoid Tariffs
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One of the major impediments to this realignment is an Indian law, the 2010 Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, that scares off foreign investors by imposing huge financial risks upon them in the event of accidents and project setbacks.
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Feb 13th, 2025, 3:02 AM ET

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During his visit to Washington, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to strengthen ties with President Trump, focusing on trade, defense, and energy as trade tensions heighten. Modi seeks to avoid tariffs that Trump has imposed on various countries while potentially leveraging India's willingness to lower its own tariffs on U.S. products. The leaders are also expected to discuss immigration issues, as Modi navigates Trump's stance on undocumented Indian migrants. Key topics include the U.S.-India trade deficit and cooperation in countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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