As two-way trade expands, India’s surplus is growing. President Trump is expected to press Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower tariffs.

Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House this week feels suspiciously like a victory lap for an Indian leader whose economy hasn’t had a great deal to celebrate of late.

India is in talks with the United States for the purchase and co-production of combat vehicles as well as finalising a fighter jet engine deal, people familiar with the matter said. Trump asked Modi in a call last month to buy more U.S.-made security equipment and move "toward a fair trading relationship".

India is acutely aware that trade and immigration issues are a potential double whammy. But it believes it can preserve growing ties.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a two-day U.S. visit starting Wednesday, is expected to propose tariff cuts and increased energy and defence imports during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Indian PM Narender Modi has embarked on high-profile diplomatic visits to France and the US that are expected to shape the trajectory of bilateral ties in areas like trade, investment and defense.