Wed Sep 18 08:08:45 UTC 2024: ## Trump Announces Meeting with Modi Amidst Trade Tensions
**New York, September 18, 2024:** Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with him next week during his upcoming visit to the United States. The meeting is scheduled to take place on September 22nd, just one day before PM Modi addresses the Summit of the Future event at the UN headquarters.
Trump’s announcement comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and India. While praising Modi as a “fantastic man”, Trump criticized India’s import tariff policies, calling them “abusive”. He also highlighted India’s “sharp” negotiating tactics in trade deals, emphasizing his desire to implement a “reciprocal trade” policy that would counter high tariffs.
The meeting between Modi and Trump is significant given their prior diplomatic interactions and the ongoing trade disputes. Trump’s recent comments on India’s tariff policies suggest potential friction points during the meeting, although the focus will likely remain on bilateral relations and cooperation.
Modi is scheduled to visit the United States from September 21st to 23rd, attending the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, before traveling to New York City. The visit occurs less than two months before the U.S. presidential elections, with Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris vying for the top position.
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