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Amid Trade Tensions, Modi-Trump May Meet at UNGA 2025 Next Month
Aug 13, 2025 11:06 am
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Divya Delhi: Trade and tariff issues have strained India-US relations in recent months. The Trump administration first levied a 25% duty on Indian imports on August 7, then another 25% on August 27.One of the biggest yearly diplomatic events will take place in September 2025. Starting September 23, world leaders will attend the UNGA in New York City. Narendra Modi is anticipated to attend. Next month, he may meet President Donald Trump in the US, according to the Indian Express.The UNGA begins on September 9, although heads of state and government convene September 23–29. While Modi and Trump may meet in New York to attend the session, the main goal is likely to be trade talks. PM Modi will also meet with foreign leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Trade and tariff issues have strained India-US relations in recent months.. After New Delhi-Washington trade discussions faltered, Modi may visit New York. Trump punished India for high tariffs and buying Russian oil.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that India and Switzerland trade accords are still unfinished. He noted that the South Asian nation has been “a bit recalcitrant” in US conversations.Their second encounter in seven months will occur if Modi-Trump meets. On February 13, 2025, Trump and Modi met in the East Room.