Trade Disputes to Dominate Modi-Trump Meeting at UNGA 2025

During the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York next month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The UNGA session, a crucial annual event for global leaders, will feature meetings of heads of state and government from September 23 to 29. A key objective of the potential Modi-Trump meeting is to tackle the ongoing trade disagreements between India and the United States. Relations have been strained due to rising trade and tariff issues, including tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Indian products. The meeting follows failed trade negotiations, with Trump’s administration criticizing India’s trade practices. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted that several significant trade agreements, including one with India, are yet to be finalized.