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Modi, Trump Meet at G7, Reject Forced-Labour Tariff, Discuss Visas

6/11/2026

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Narendra Modi will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the G-7 summit in Evian-les-Bains to discuss trade and visas.
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal says talks could yield a tranche by mid-July.
Washington proposes a 12.5 percent tariff on Indian imports for forced-labour claims, which New Delhi rejects.
After the summit, Modi will travel to Slovakia—the first Indian prime-ministerial visit since 1993.
Leaders will discuss H-1B visa rules affecting Indian workers.

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Narendra Modi will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the G-7 summit in Evian-les-Bains to discuss trade and visas.
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal says talks could yield a tranche by mid-July.
Washington proposes a 12.5 percent tariff on Indian imports for forced-labour claims, which New Delhi rejects.
After the summit, Modi will travel to Slovakia—the first Indian prime-ministerial visit since 1993.
Leaders will discuss H-1B visa rules affecting Indian workers.