Narendra Modi's US visit: What world media said about PM-President Donald Trump meeting, trade deal
By : Sandhya
PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump focused on trade, tariffs, and defence ties during their White House meeting on Thursday. While Donald Trump had previously threatened to impose tariffs, the two leaders signalled a willingness to negotiate, raising hopes of possible concessions from both sides.
Donald Trump, known for his deal-making persona, admitted that PM Narendra Modi was a "much better negotiator" than him. In a lighthearted moment, Modi played on Trump’s iconic “MAGA” slogan, saying he was committed to “Make India Great Again”.
Narendra Modi and Donald Trump set an ambitious target to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Their discussions included key sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and strategic minerals, with both leaders emphasising the need for a mutually beneficial trade agreement. However, another news agency Associated Press highlighted Trump's criticism of India’s high import duties, calling them “very unfair", and reiterated his stance on implementing reciprocal tariffs.
