
Donald Trump leaves for maiden trip to India: Visit expected to ramp up defence, strategic ties, but tangible outcomes unlikely on trade tariffs
FirstpostTrump’s maiden visit to India is expected to significantly ramp up bilateral defence and strategic ties but unlikely to produce tangible outcome in resolving thorny issues like trade tariffs. Washington: Looking forward to be with the people of India, United States President Donald Trump on Sunday left for a historic visit to the country, which officials said will “demonstrate strong and enduring ties” between the two largest democracies of the world and significantly ramp up defence and strategic ties. pic.twitter.com/sZhb3E1AoB — Donald J. Trump February 23, 2020 Trump’s maiden visit to India is expected to significantly ramp up bilateral defence and strategic ties but unlikely to produce tangible outcome in resolving thorny issues like trade tariffs. ‘Namaste Trump’ will be similar to the landmark ‘Howdy, Modi!’ event hosted by the Indian-American community in honour of Prime Minister Modi during his visit to Houston in September 2019.
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