Modi-Trump bonhomie comes at high cost for India

Modi-Trump bonhomie comes at high cost for India

Details of the agreements reached during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit with US President Donald Trump have not yet been made public. But judging by the two leaders’ joint press conference following their talks, it appears Modi struck a deal that may not be in India’s broad economic and strategic interests. Indeed, while […] The post Modi-Trump bonhomie comes at high cost for India appeared first on Asia Times.

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Modi, Trump Agree on Trade Reforms Amid Evolving US-India Partnership

New Delhi, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump concluded bilateral talks this week that focused on easing trade disparities and enhancing energy cooperation between the two nations. The discussions resulted in an agreement for India to increase imports of American oil and gas, a move aimed at reducing the existing trade imbalance. Energy Imports and Trade Adjustments During the high-level meeting, both leaders addre…