Modi's office said the two leaders "welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement."

U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged India to reduce non-tariff barriers to facilitate a comprehensive trade agreement, emphasizing deepened economic and strategic cooperation. Vance highlighted the U.S.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration.