PM Modi US Visit: The world's eyes on PM Modi-Donald Trump's meeting; Many issues including tariff and immigration are on the agenda

Posted on 13th Feb 2025 by rohit kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the US capital, Washington, D.C., where he was given a grand welcome. On Prime Minister Modi's arrival in Washington, D.C., the people of the Indian community welcomed him warmly by raising slogans of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Modi Modi' despite the cold and rain. PM Modi will also meet US President Donald Trump. This will be his first bilateral meeting after Trump became President for the second time.

 

Key meetings before the meeting with Trump

 

PM Modi will meet many important people before his meeting with US President Donald Trump. He has already met Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of the US Intelligence Agency (DNI). At the same time, PM Modi can talk to many other business leaders, including famous industrialist Elon Musk, at the White House.

 

The main issues on which Modi-Trump will be discussed

 

Trade and tariff - America has imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, which can affect Indian companies. PM Modi will try to find a positive solution to this issue.

 

Investment and technology - There can be talks on increasing technology and trade between India and America.

 

Defense and Energy - Important agreements are possible between the two countries regarding defense and energy cooperation.

 

Immigration Issues - Visa rules for Indian professionals are expected to be discussed.

 

International Issues - The situation in the Indo-Pacific region, Ukraine, and West Asia may be discussed.

 

PM Modi's US visits

This is PM Modi's 10th visit to the US and his fourth meeting with President Donald Trump. Earlier in 2024, US President Joe Biden had invited him as a state guest. His first visit to the US was in 2014 when Barack Obama was President.

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