Modi seeks Trump meeting at G7 as trade and strategy converge
Why it matters: India wants progress on trade and tighter US ties even as Trump’s tariff threats raise political risks.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to the Group of Seven summit in France aiming to meet President Donald Trump, a high-stakes encounter that could shape trade and broader strategic ties between New Delhi and Washington. Modi is not part of the G7, but his presence underscores India’s growing weight in major-power diplomacy. The meeting carries risks for Modi because Trump’s tariff threats and hard-edged transactional style can create political costs at home. Still, the potential gains are significant for India as it pursues closer economic and geopolitical alignment with the United States while navigating a crowded summit agenda.