Modi’s Next Move: UNGA Spotlight, Face-Off with Trump & High-Stakes Trade Talks

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PM Narendra Modi is likely headed to New York next month to attend the UN General Assembly amid rising trade tensions with the U.S

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The visit is expected to include talks with President Trump, focusing on tepid business ties and ongoing tariff disputes

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Trump imposed steep tariffs raising them to 50% on Indian goods, primarily targeting oil imports from Russia

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India is aiming to ease pressure on exports while reaffirming its sovereign energy rights and strategic goals

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This UNGA trip could be critical for repairing ties and recalibrating trade cooperation between New Delhi and Washington

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Analysts warn these tensions risk undermining India’s Indo-Pacific strategy and might fuel closer ties with other global powers

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With negotiations stalling, all eyes are watching will this visit renew dialogue or deepen the divide

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