Fri Feb 07 15:38:25 UTC 2025: ## Modi’s Washington Visit: Tensions Loom Large Over Trade and Immigration
**Washington D.C., February 7, 2025** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington next week is shrouded in uncertainty amidst escalating tensions with the United States. Recent U.S. actions, including imposing tariffs on China, targeting several Latin American countries, and claiming territory in Gaza, have raised concerns about the potential impact on India-U.S. relations.
Specifically, President Donald Trump’s policies on Indian immigrants – including increased deportations – and the threat of further tariffs on Indian goods, as well as potential cancellation of waivers for the Chabahar port, cast a shadow over the bilateral meeting. Analysts are questioning how these actions will affect the agenda for PM Modi’s visit and the overall state of the relationship between the two nations. The article, published in *The Hindu*, highlights these concerns and raises questions about the challenges PM Modi is likely to face during his visit.
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