US President Donald Trump has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Washington next week, the White House announced, BTA reports.
The invitation came hours after a US military plane took off for India carrying deported migrants. The conversation between the two leaders, held on January 27, touched on topics such as immigration, trade and security.
Trade and strategic relations
India is a strategic partner of the US in its efforts to counter China and seeks deeper economic ties with Washington. A key Indian priority is to make it easier for skilled workers to obtain US visas, which would help the technology sector. For his part, Trump has pushed for increased Indian purchases of US security equipment and has called for more balanced bilateral trade.
Tariffs and economic challenges
The current trade tensions stem from India's high tariffs on US goods. Trump has threatened retaliatory tariffs in the past, which has called into question the stability of economic ties. India is seeking ways to avoid such restrictions by offering economic concessions and increased cooperation.
The upcoming meeting in Washington will be crucial for the future of trade and strategic relations between the two countries.