Modi, Trump to discuss trade, immigration, defense ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for a two-day visit, focusing on trade, immigration, and defense cooperation. Both leaders aim to address trade tensions, with Modi potentially offering tariff concessions to facilitate American exports and mitigate the risk of reciprocal tariffs from the U.S. Analysts indicate that significant discussions will revolve around military procurement issues, including delays in U.S. defense supplies and India's growing defense ties with the U.S. Additionally, energy cooperation, particularly in nuclear power and liquefied natural gas, is expected to be a central theme of their talks. Immigration, especially humane treatment of deported Indian nationals, will also be a critical point of discussion. The stakes are high, as the U.S. is India's largest trading partner, making successful negotiations crucial for both nations.