Asma Khalid

And so as you notice there, despite the accusations he's making about India on trade, you know, Trump has a really fond relationship with India's leader. He had a very warm personal relationship with him. And Modi quite literally and famously gave Trump a bear hug when they two first met at the White House. And, you know, they're known to have similar populist styles.

And so as you notice there, despite the accusations he's making about India on trade, you know, Trump has a really fond relationship with India's leader. He had a very warm personal relationship with him. And Modi quite literally and famously gave Trump a bear hug when they two first met at the White House. And, you know, they're known to have similar populist styles.

And so as you notice there, despite the accusations he's making about India on trade, you know, Trump has a really fond relationship with India's leader. He had a very warm personal relationship with him. And Modi quite literally and famously gave Trump a bear hug when they two first met at the White House. And, you know, they're known to have similar populist styles.

They went on to host these joint mega rallies together, first in Texas and then later in India with tenors. tens of thousands of supporters.

They went on to host these joint mega rallies together, first in Texas and then later in India with tenors. tens of thousands of supporters.

They went on to host these joint mega rallies together, first in Texas and then later in India with tenors. tens of thousands of supporters.

Well, trade is certainly the number one priority for the Trump administration in this relationship. The U.S. is in a trade deficit with India. Ahead of this visit, India announced that it was lowering tariffs on motorbikes. And that opens the door for more exports of Harley-Davidson's, which is something that has been important to President Trump.

Well, trade is certainly the number one priority for the Trump administration in this relationship. The U.S. is in a trade deficit with India. Ahead of this visit, India announced that it was lowering tariffs on motorbikes. And that opens the door for more exports of Harley-Davidson's, which is something that has been important to President Trump.

Well, trade is certainly the number one priority for the Trump administration in this relationship. The U.S. is in a trade deficit with India. Ahead of this visit, India announced that it was lowering tariffs on motorbikes. And that opens the door for more exports of Harley-Davidson's, which is something that has been important to President Trump.

Lisa Curtis was in Trump's National Security Council during his first term. She told me that Prime Minister Modi understands Trump and he's also offering to increase imports of American oil and gas to avoid a broader fight over trade issues. But she also knows from experience that India is a tough negotiator.

Lisa Curtis was in Trump's National Security Council during his first term. She told me that Prime Minister Modi understands Trump and he's also offering to increase imports of American oil and gas to avoid a broader fight over trade issues. But she also knows from experience that India is a tough negotiator.

Lisa Curtis was in Trump's National Security Council during his first term. She told me that Prime Minister Modi understands Trump and he's also offering to increase imports of American oil and gas to avoid a broader fight over trade issues. But she also knows from experience that India is a tough negotiator.

Certainly immigration. Illegal immigration is a big priority for Trump. And according to estimates from the Pew Research Center, the third largest group of people in the United States without legal status are actually Indians. Earlier this month, the Trump administration flew a group of Indians back to India on a military plane, and it caused some domestic political backlash for Modi.

Certainly immigration. Illegal immigration is a big priority for Trump. And according to estimates from the Pew Research Center, the third largest group of people in the United States without legal status are actually Indians. Earlier this month, the Trump administration flew a group of Indians back to India on a military plane, and it caused some domestic political backlash for Modi.

Certainly immigration. Illegal immigration is a big priority for Trump. And according to estimates from the Pew Research Center, the third largest group of people in the United States without legal status are actually Indians. Earlier this month, the Trump administration flew a group of Indians back to India on a military plane, and it caused some domestic political backlash for Modi.

But I would say it's not just illegal immigration. I especially work visas. So I do expect immigration and trade, of course, to be major issues because these are major fixations for President Trump. But other issues, I would say, Michelle, that are likely to come up are technology and defense cooperation.

But I would say it's not just illegal immigration. I especially work visas. So I do expect immigration and trade, of course, to be major issues because these are major fixations for President Trump. But other issues, I would say, Michelle, that are likely to come up are technology and defense cooperation.

But I would say it's not just illegal immigration. I especially work visas. So I do expect immigration and trade, of course, to be major issues because these are major fixations for President Trump. But other issues, I would say, Michelle, that are likely to come up are technology and defense cooperation.

India has had a very strong bipartisan relationship and bipartisan support over the last several administrations, Republican or Democrat. And we've seen that especially as the United States has worked to counter China's influence in the region. That is NPR's Asma Khalid. Asma, thank you. Nice to speak with you.

India has had a very strong bipartisan relationship and bipartisan support over the last several administrations, Republican or Democrat. And we've seen that especially as the United States has worked to counter China's influence in the region. That is NPR's Asma Khalid. Asma, thank you. Nice to speak with you.