After finishing his visit to France, Modi will reach Washington DC on the evening of 12 February and will stay in Washington till 14 February. During this time, the PM can also meet American businessmen and the Indian community.
PM Modi and President Trump had a conversation on 27 January. This was the first time Trump had talked to PM Modi after becoming President again. It was only after this conversation that Trump revealed that Modi could come to the White House in February.
Trump wants to reduce trade deficit with India.
US President Trump had said during a conversation with PM Modi that India should buy more American safety equipment. He also said that bilateral trade between the US and India should be done properly. That is, Trump wants America should not have a trade deficit.
India is one of the biggest exporters of America. According to a BBC report, India exported goods worth $77.5 billion to the US in 2023-24. At the same time, the US sold goods worth $42.2 billion to India. In such a situation, America's trade deficit with India is $35.3 billion. Trump wants to balance this trade deficit.
Given the tariffs imposed by Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China, the trade talks have become even more important. The Indian side has already expressed its desire to buy more and more energy from the US. Along with this, India has reduced the customs duty on many goods coming from abroad, which can benefit American companies.
Foreign Ministry said - the date will be announced soon.
Earlier, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said in the weekly press brief that preparations are being made for Prime Minister Modi's US visit and its date will be announced soon. Spokesperson Jaiswal said that this visit will strengthen the global strategic partnership between India and America.
PM Modi can go to America in February: Trump said - Modi will do what is right on the issue of illegal immigrants.s
Prime Minister Narendra Modi can go to America to meet President Donald Trump in February. Trump spoke to Narendra Modi on the phone on January 27. After this, he told the media that PM Modi is expected to come to America in February. However, the Indian Foreign Ministry has not confirmed it yet.
