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Modi-Trump Meet: MAGA, MIGA unite for a MEGA partnership | N18G

During a joint press conference at the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump described the India-US relationship as a "MEGA partnership for prosperity." Modi highlighted the common goals of both nations, with Trump focused on MAGA (Make America Great Again) and India working toward MIGA (Make India Great Again). Trump warmly welcomed Modi with a handshake and bear hug, referring to him as a "great friend." The leaders discussed increasing India’s purchase of US oil, gas, and military hardware, including F-35 fighter jets, to help reduce the trade deficit. However, Trump emphasized that Washington would not exempt India from reciprocal tariffs, criticizing India’s import duties on certain US products as "unfair" and "strong." They also reached an agreement to make the US the primary supplier of oil and gas to India, aiming to reduce the US trade deficit, which stands at approximately USD 45 billion.

February 14, 2025 / 14:31 IST
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