Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets and holds a press conference with President Trump at the White House on Thursday, as India hopes to avoid the fare war of Mr. Trump.
Trade and rates are expected to exceed the agenda. Modi’s visit comes on the same afternoon that Mr. Trump signed his administration by imposing reciprocal rates on imports of nations that impose higher rates on us, and as the President increases the rates to imported steel imports And aluminum comes into force next month. Prior to Modi’s visit, Trump said there will be no exceptions or exemptions for the countries of his plan.
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Last year, Mr. Trump called India, the most populous country in the world, a “great fare abuser”.
Before meeting with Mr. Trump on Thursday, Modi met separately with Elon Musk, posting photos of the visit.
During the first term, Mr. Trump had a strong relationship with Modi and received warm welcome from the Indian people when he Visited by 2020. If the President plans to make exceptions to any fare for India, he could show the strength where his relationship is.
The President and Modi are expected to meet at the Oval Office before holding a joint press conference later in the afternoon.
In addition to trade, the two men are likely to discuss China. They can also talk about immigration. The first deported plan load Indian migrants He has already returned to India of the United States, because the Trump administration sends immigrants to the country again in his country of origin.
How to see the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Trump
- What: President Trump and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, meet and hold a press conference
- Date: Thursday, February 13
- Time: Press conference from 17:10
- Location: White House
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