Modi, Vance praise progress in trade talks as higher tariffs loom

During a meeting in Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice-President JD Vance discussed progress on a bilateral trade deal, emphasizing cooperation in trade, technology, defense, and energy. Vance, visiting India with his family, aims to connect his children with their Indian heritage and is expected to deliver a speech on US-India relations in Jaipur. Despite ongoing trade negotiations aiming to reduce tariffs, challenges remain, particularly regarding agricultural access, amid President Trump’s concerns over India’s trade practices.