Indian and U.S. diplomats are trying to arrange a February meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

President Donald Trump opted to delay imposing China-specific tariffs and focus on global trade practices. His administration seeks to investigate China's adherence to the trade deal, with potential tariffs for unfair practices and currency manipulation.

Jaishankar said that the two countries would like to deepen ties in defence, security, technology and more domains and are competing on how to take it forward.

While the U.S.-India trade relationship has grown significantly, with bilateral trade hitting $120 billion in FY24, India’s substantial surplus makes it a target for retaliatory measures

Indian and U.S. diplomats are trying to arrange a meeting in February between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

Indian and US diplomats are trying to arrange a meeting in February between PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump in Washington as worries rise over tariffs

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.