Trump and Modi: Tariffs, Trade, and Diplomacy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him during Modi's three-day visit to the U.S. Trump criticized India's import tariffs but praised Modi as a 'fantastic man.' The visit includes the Quad Leaders' Summit, a community event in New York, and a UN address.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 18-09-2024 16:14 IST | Created: 18-09-2024 15:53 IST
Trump and Modi: Tariffs, Trade, and Diplomacy
PM Narendra Modi addresses Session-1 on 'One Earth' at G20 Summit (Photo/ANI) Image Credit: ANI
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him next week during Modi's three-day visit to the United States.

While criticizing India's import tariffs, Trump described Modi as a 'fantastic man.' Modi's visit, from September 21 to 23, includes the Quad Leaders' Summit, a community event in New York on September 22, and an address at the UN Summit of the Future on September 23.

Trump spoke about trade and tariffs during a town hall meeting in Flint, Michigan, noting that reciprocal tariffs would level the playing field. The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi did not comment on Trump's statements.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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