As concerns about tariffs grow, Indian and US diplomats are working to set up a meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington in February.
In February 2025, ambassadors from both countries are coordinating their calendars to set up a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington. The US President vowed to put tariffs on India and other BRICS countries after taking office, which is why the meeting is being organized.Two Indian sources involved with the talks told Reuters that Indian and US diplomats are attempting to set up a meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington in February.
Trump's threat to impose tariffs on India and other countries
Donald Trump threatened to slap 100% tariffs on nations in the BRICS bloc, which includes India, if they attempted to replace the US dollar after taking office as the 47th President of the United States.
"It's acceptable if the BRICS countries choose to do so, but we're going to impose at least a 100% tariff on their trade with the US. If they even consider it, they have a 100% tariff," he stated.
In the US's fight against China, India has been a crucial ally. Since the US is being governed by a new administration, India is keen to enhance its relation with America in terms of trade.
According to sources who spoke to Reuters, the agenda also includes an effort to facilitate its residents' access to skilled worker visas. Also See | "The trade war is a losing battle": Beijing responds to Trump's threats of a 10% tariff on Chinese goods
How does India want to handle tariffs?
According to sources cited in the Reuters report, India was prepared to make some concessions to Washington in response to Donald Trump's tariff threats. In order to increase US investment in India, India was likewise willing to provide incentives.
According to sources cited in the paper, officials expect that an early encounter between the two will help get relations off to a good start in Donald Trump's new term.
How does India want to handle tariffs?
According to sources cited in the Reuters report, India was prepared to make some concessions to Washington in response to Donald Trump's tariff threats. In order to increase US investment in India, India was likewise willing to provide incentives.
According to sources cited in the paper, officials expect that an early encounter between the two will help get relations off to a good start in Donald Trump's new term.
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