India’s Modi to visit White House as Trump imposes new tariffs worldwide
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a press conference with President Trump at the White House on Thursday as India hopes to avoid Mr. Trump’s tariff war is the first to be brunt.
Trade and tariffs are expected to rank first on the agenda. Modi’s visit was held that afternoon, with Mr. Trump signing reciprocal tariffs signed by his administration on countries that impose higher tariffs on us, and with the President’s imports of steel and aluminum The tariff increase will take effect next month. Before Modi’s visit, Mr. Trump said there were no exceptions or exemptions to the country under his plan.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indian government, the United States is India’s largest trading partner, and India is the tenth largest trading partner of the United States.
Last year, Mr. Trump called India the most populous country in the world and a “big tariff abuser.”
Modi and Elon Musk met separately before meeting with Mr. Trump on Thursday and posted photos of the visit.
During his first semester, Mr. Trump had a strong relationship with Modi and was warmly welcomed by the Indian people. Visit in 2020. Whether the president plans to make exceptions to any tariffs in India shows their relationship’s position.
The President and Modi are expected to meet in the Oval Office and then hold a joint press conference later in the afternoon.
In addition to trade, these two people may also discuss China. They may also talk about immigration. The first plane load to be evicted Indian Immigration It has returned to India from the United States as the Trump administration illegally sent immigration planes from the country back to its country of origin.
How to watch Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit with President Trump
- What: President Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and holds a press conference
- date: Thursday, February 13
- time: Press conference after 5:10 pm
- Place: White House
- Online streaming: Live in CBS News 24/7 in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device.
