Wed Sep 18 04:46:58 UTC 2024: ## Modi to Meet Trump During US Visit, Despite Trade Tensions
**New York, September 18, 2024** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to the United States from September 21 to 23, during which he will meet with former President Donald Trump. The meeting, confirmed by Trump himself, will take place amidst ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Flint, Michigan, Trump described Modi as a “fantastic man” despite criticizing India’s trade policies. “India is a very big abuser,” Trump said, referring to India’s high tariffs on imports. He claimed that Modi, whom he considers “fantastic,” will be visiting him during his US trip.
Modi’s visit will begin with the Quad Leaders’ Summit hosted by President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware, alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. He will then travel to New York, where he will address a large community event in Long Island on September 22. The following day, Modi will address world leaders at the “Summit of the Future” event at the UN headquarters.
The visit comes less than two months before the US presidential election, with Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris vying for the presidency. Modi’s meeting with Trump highlights the complex relationship between the two countries, marked by both cooperation and competition, especially in trade.
Trump, a vocal critic of India’s trade practices, has repeatedly accused the country of unfair advantage. However, his admiration for Modi suggests a personal relationship may exist beyond these political differences.
The upcoming meetings are likely to focus on regional security, trade, and the global economic landscape. It remains to be seen how Modi’s visit will shape the ongoing trade negotiations between the US and India in the lead-up to the US election.
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