Modi and Trump signed a host of deals after the bilateral meeting

Modi kickstarted his bilateral talks with the US government; he met Tulsi Gabbard, directorate of intelligence; he also met famous US businessman Elon Musk and his children. On 14th February, PM Modi had the most awaited meet with US president Trump, wherein they focused on strengthening cooperation between the countries in various sectors, including energy, trade, and technology. During the meeting, both leaders acknowledged the immense potential for growth and collaboration between. India and the US. India also signed deals worth millions of dollars, which include increased US oil and exports to India. The move is likely to reduce India’s dependence on multiple energy sources and promote energy security with import dependent on one reliable source. The deal also underscores US strength as a key energy partner for India. In addition to export cooperation, India embraces Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. The two countries also vowed to strengthen ties in the field of technology and innovation. In the series of bilateral talks, the leaders also wished to explore the full potential of trade partnership between the countries and aspired to enter into trade agreements worth $500 billion by 2030. As of 2024, the trade between two countries amounts to 129 billion dollars as per American statistics.The talks showed signs of optimism. “Starting this year, we’ll be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We are also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 stealth fighters,” Trump said after the meeting with Modi. Modi also addressed the Indian diaspora in New York. Modi congratulated Trump for becoming the president for a second term and recalled the upward trajectory of India-US relations during the American leader’s first presidency at the White House. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in their meeting on Friday, signed a host of deals—from Washington supplying F-35 fighter jets to New Delhi importing more US oil. India plans to expand its military ties with the US with new deals for Javelin anti-tank missiles and Stryker armored fighting vehicles and the procurement of six additional P-8I maritime surveillance aircraft.Trump added that they have reached an agreement that includes India importing more US oil and gas to narrow the trade deficit between the two countries. They also agreed to discuss a trade deal and announced that a new defense framework will be arrived at. He also said that the US administration has approved the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana.The US President also talked about the expected trajectory of trade relations between India and the US.The recent tariff imposition announcement by Trump sent shockwaves around the global economy. After assuming his presidency, Trump had labeled India as a tariff king.After the meeting with Modi, he said, “As we deepen our defense partnership, we will also strengthen our economic ties and bring greater fairness and reciprocity to our trading relationship as a signal of good faith. Prime Minister Modi recently announced the reductions to India’s very strong, unfair tariffs that limit our access to the Indian market very strongly. And really, it’s a big problem.”Speaking on the subject,Snighda Vishnoi, a professor of political science and international relations at Ambedkar University Delhi with true to life said, “India’s bilateral talks seems to have gone the right way, and with the number of deals and future cooperation agreements signed between the two countries, we can expect India to escape the lash of heavy tariff imposition from the US counterpart. The promise to increase oil exports and cooperation in the energy sector will crack the deal in favor of India.”.Despite some differences, the chemistry and friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump were evident during the former’s trip to the US, and at the press conference, the two leaders held together, calling Modi “a very special man.”. The US President believes that the friendship between the two leaders will help both countries soar to new heights.