PM Modi US Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for America from France for a two-day visit. In America, he will meet US President Donald Trump. Important issues like trade, security, defense cooperation and visa policy are likely to be discussed in this meeting.
This will be PM Modi's first visit to America after Trump became President again. Both the countries can sign many agreements to strengthen strategic and economic partnership.
Since 2014, Modi has met Barack Obama, Donald Trump in his previous tenure and Joe Biden. Now after Trump became President again, an important meeting will be held between the two leaders at the White House. Here PM Modi is going to discuss many important issues with Trump.
Deportation of illegal immigrants
America is sending back illegal immigrants including Indian citizens. India has already made it clear that it is ready to take back its citizens. However, the way Indian citizens were sent in handcuffs has sparked controversy in India. PM Modi is likely to discuss this subject with Trump so that in future Indian citizens can be sent back in a respectable manner.
Tariffs and import duties may be discussed
The Trump administration has imposed heavy tariffs on many countries, but India has been exempted from it so far. Tariffs and trade duties are likely to be discussed in this visit. The US is India's largest trading partner. The US's share in India-US trade is 10.73%. Agreements can be made in this visit to further strengthen trade relations.
India eyeing deal to buy P-8I surveillance aircraft
India is eyeing a deal to buy P-8I surveillance aircraft from the US. This deal will strengthen India's security and defense capabilities. There will also be a discussion between the two leaders about the Indo-Pacific strategy and QUAD partnership.
There may be talks on improving the H-1B visa policy for Indian IT professionals. There will also be a discussion on improving the condition of Indian immigrants in the US.
India-Eastern Europe Economic Corridor
The India-Eastern Europe Economic Corridor project will help in boosting trade relations between Europe and Asia. India and America can further strengthen mutual cooperation regarding this corridor. This visit is being seen as the beginning of a new era in India-US relations.
The stand of the Trump administration on the issue of tariff, visa policy and NRI will be important for India. This visit can prove to be important for strengthening India-US defense and trade partnership. Now it has to be seen whether Modi's 'Trump Card' proves to be a masterstroke once again or not.
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