Modi to Meet Trump With Eyes on Trade and Immigration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, who has a warm relationship with President Trump, may try to ease friction over migrants and trade.

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India has 'good vibes' with Trump, and Modi is trying to keep it that way

From tariff concessions to accepting deportees, India is pulling out all the stops to win favor with President Donald Trump ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House ...
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India's Modi to meet with Trump, Musk on Thursday as trade tensions mount

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What Modi and India Can Offer Trump on Trade

As two-way trade expands, India’s surplus is growing. President Trump is expected to press Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower tariffs.
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Modi Hopes a White House Visit Will Keep India Out of Trump’s Sights

India is acutely aware that trade and immigration issues are a potential double whammy. But it believes it can preserve growing ties.
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Modi on mission to bolster ties with Trump

India’s prime minister expected to offer tariff concessions and power purchases at meeting in Washington
Financial Times - 12h
Trade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talks

The leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.
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As Trump meets with India’s Modi, Bangladesh demands attention

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Ahead of Modi’s Visit With Trump, U.S. Deportations to India Creates Uproar

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