Modi Set for High-Stakes US Visit with Trump and Musk

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington focuses on trade, defense, and technology as he meets President Donald Trump and business leaders, including Elon Musk.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump on Thursday to discuss trade issues, including reducing India's trade deficit with the US and potential concessions on tariffs and imports.
Modi's agenda includes discussions on increasing purchases of US liquified natural gas and defense equipment, as well as enhancing military cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.
A one-on-one meeting with Elon Musk will explore topics such as Starlink's potential expansion into India, Tesla's manufacturing prospects in the country, and AI policy.
Modi’s visit comes shortly after a political row in India over the US deportation of 104 undocumented Indian immigrants, highlighting migration as a sensitive topic in bilateral relations.
The trip follows Modi’s recent visit to France, where he discussed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and strengthened ties with President Emmanuel Macron as part of India's broader geopolitical strategy.