PM Modi and President Trump meet, urge fast trade deal
India
Prime Minister Modi and President Trump finally caught up after 16 months, meeting on the sidelines of the G-7 summit in France.
Both leaders want their teams to fast-track a balanced trade deal that actually benefits both countries.
They also checked in on their ongoing partnership in areas like defense, energy, and technology.
USTR Jamieson Greer to visit India
Modi and Trump are happy with how interim trade discussions are going so far, but they're pushing for an interim bilateral trade agreement.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is heading to India next week to keep things moving.
Modi also appreciated Trump's efforts for peace in West Asia and highlighted the need for safe passage through key waterways.