Modi-Trump Push Trade Deal As India Eyes $500 Billion Goal
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jun 19, 2026, 20:57 IST | Updated: Jun 19, 2026, 20:57 IST
India and the United States appear to be moving closer to a major trade agreement following the latest meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. With US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expected in New Delhi next week, negotiations are gaining pace around an ambitious goal of boosting bilateral trade to $500 billion. Investor optimism has strengthened, with markets anticipating increased foreign inflows and a possible interim agreement that could ease trade tensions and deepen economic ties.
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