Washington DC :Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Washington, DC, for a two-day visit to the US, with discussions likely to focus on tariffs, trade, immigration, and bilateral cooperation. Here are the key takeaways from his visit so far:
First Bilateral Meeting With Trump Since Re-Election: This marks PM Modi’s first official meeting with Donald Trump since Trump’s second term began last month.
Stay at Blair House: PM Modi is staying at Blair House, the US presidential guest house located near the White House.
Warm Community Reception: Members of the Indian-American community gathered despite freezing weather to welcome PM Modi, chanting patriotic slogans and waving Indian and American flags.
Trade Concerns: PM Modi is expected to focus on preventing any potential punitive US trade actions against India, particularly tariffs on Indian steel and aluminum, while seeking to expand bilateral trade.
Other Agenda Items: Discussions are likely to cover investments, energy, defense, technology, and immigration policies.
Regional & Global Issues: Talks will also likely address the Indo-Pacific region, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, and developments in West Asia.
Fourth Foreign Leader Hosted by Trump: PM Modi is the fourth foreign leader Trump has hosted since his second inauguration, following Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II.
Meeting with Tulsi Gabbard: PM Modi met with US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard to discuss aspects of India-US relations.
Meeting with Elon Musk: PM Modi is set to meet billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk during his White House visit on Thursday, along with other business leaders.
PM Modi’s 10th Visit to the US: This is PM Modi’s 10th visit to the US since becoming prime minister in 2014. He has met Trump four times as president and was also hosted by President Joe Biden during a state visit in 2024.
