PM Modi And Trump's Bonhomie May Be Tested As Threat Of Tariff Looms

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's longstanding bonhomie with US President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader visits Washington in hopes to avoid tariffs that have been slapped on others and threats of further taxes on imports. India, a key strategic partner of the United States, has so far been spared any new tariffs, and the two leaders have cultivated a personal relationship. But Trump has repeatedly referred to India as a "tariff king" and pressed the South Asian country on the deportation of migrants. In response, New Delhi has shown a willingness to lower its own tariffs on U.S. products, accept deported Indian citizens back and buy American oil. As tariff threats loom, the question remains how much a good rapport between two leaders matters and how far India will go to cut a deal.