Trump and Modi Announce Trade Talks and Major Defense Deals

The U.S. and India aim to address trade imbalances as the sale of F-35 jets and expanded military exports are announced.

Donald Trump and Narendra Modi agreed to begin negotiations to address the nearly $100 billion U.S. trade deficit with India.
The U.S. announced plans to sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to India, marking a significant expansion of military cooperation.
Trump proposed implementing reciprocal tariffs, ensuring U.S. exports face the same tax rates as foreign goods entering the U.S.
India pledged to repatriate its citizens deported from the U.S. and received assurances on the extradition of a key suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Elon Musk participated in discussions with Modi, raising questions about his dual roles as a private entrepreneur and government representative.