Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced that he will be meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. Trump praised Modi as “fantastic,” but also criticized India as a “very big abuser” in terms of trade policies with the U.S. He did not provide further details on the meeting, but Modi is scheduled to visit the U.S. from September 21 to 23, participating in the Quad Leaders’ Summit and addressing the United Nations General Assembly.
The relationship between the U.S. and India has strengthened in recent years, with both countries signing technology and defense deals during Modi’s state visit in June 2023. This partnership has expanded to include collaboration in improving the global semiconductor value chain, with the U.S. Department of State partnering with India’s electronics and IT government body in this effort.
Trump’s upcoming meeting with Modi comes amid efforts to enhance trade ties between the two countries. The U.S. is currently India’s second-largest trading partner, and both nations have expressed a commitment to deepening their bilateral relations. Trump’s praise for Modi, despite his criticism of India’s trade policies, suggests a complex dynamic between the two leaders as they work towards mutual goals in areas such as technology, defense, and global supply chain management.
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