Trump and Modi also discussed boosting defence cooperation such as co-production of anti-tank missiles and maritime patrol aircraft. The US leader announced plans to supply F-35 fighter jets to India, signalling that his administration was prepared to offer the latest military technologies to the country.
The possibility of higher tariffs was brought up by Trump, who said the import levies imposed by India were “very unfair and strong”.
“Whatever India charges, we charge them. So, frankly, it no longer matters to us that much what they charge,” said Trump, who called Modi a “much better negotiator than me” at their meeting in the White House.
According to an ANZ report on Friday, India and Thailand are among the Asian countries most vulnerable to US trade tariffs.
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