Trump vows ’fairness and reciprocity’ during Modi’s visit amid tariff woes
The Hindu
Trump meets with Modi to discuss trade, tariffs, and military sales, aiming to reduce U.S. trade deficits with India.
President Donald Trump met Thursday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vowed to bring “fairness and reciprocity" to their countries' economic relationship, which he said would involve reducing U.S. trade deficits and likely raising tariffs.
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As he has in recent meetings with other foreign leaders, Trump said he wanted to ensure that the U.S. erases global trade deficits. He said both the U.S. and India would begin negotiations to increase trade in coming weeks, but also said more U.S. tariffs on Indian goods might be coming from his administration.
“Whatever India charges, we charge them,” Trump said at a joint news conference. “So frankly, it no longer matters to us that much what they charge”
He added, “Really, we want a certain level playing field.”
As he has in the past, Modi lavished praised on Trump, saying that he's determined to “Make India Great Again,” or “MIGA.” That's a play on the president's “MAGA” or “Make America Great Again” catch phrase and movement.
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