Key Takeaways from PM Modi and Trump’s High-Stakes Meeting: Immigration, Trade, and More

Feb 14, 2025 Komal Das

PM Modi and Trump discussed trade, defense, and the Rana extradition, with a $500 billion trade target by 2030

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Modi and Trump shared a hug, with Modi joking about Trump’s "deal" copyright, and Trump calling Modi a "tougher, better negotiator"

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Modi and Trump discussed a $500 billion trade target, US oil and gas imports, and the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana

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Trump announced F-35 jets and increased military sales to India. PM Modi coined "MIGA," calling it a "MEGA" partnership

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PM Modi backed peace on the Russia-Ukraine war, while Trump denied US involvement in Bangladesh's crisis

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PM Modi stressed India’s readiness to take back "verified" illegal citizens from the US and called for joint efforts to end human trafficking

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The leaders launched the 'TRUST' initiative for innovation in defense, AI, energy, and more

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Trump praised Modi’s negotiation skills and offered to mediate in the India-China border dispute

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