Investing.com — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump are reportedly planning a meeting in Washington in February, according to two Reuters sources in India. The meeting aims to enhance trade relations between the two nations and discuss simplification of procedures for Indian citizens to obtain skilled worker visas in the U.S.
India, a strategic ally of the U.S. in its efforts to counter China, is eager to improve its trade ties with the U.S. These topics will be on the agenda if the leaders meet, Reuters confirmed.
However, concerns have been raised in New Delhi following Trump’s return to the White House, particularly about the possible imposition of tariffs on Indian goods. The U.S. President has previously named India as a country with high tariffs on U.S. products and has indicated a preference for reciprocating these tariffs.
Despite these concerns, the sources indicated that New Delhi is prepared to offer concessions to Washington. While there has been no official communication from the U.S. about reciprocal tariffs, India remains open to offering incentives to attract more U.S. investment.
Indian officials are hopeful that an early meeting between Modi and Trump will set a positive tone for their relations during Trump’s new term, as per the sources who wished to remain anonymous.
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