Trump calls for 'fair trade' and stronger Quad partnership in talks with Modi

US President Donald Trump pressed Indian prime minister Narendra Modi for "fair" trading ties in a call Monday (27), the White House said, as Trump continues to push his hardline trade agenda with world leaders.
Trump however also discussed plans for a visit to the White House by Modi, the Hindu nationalist leader with whom he had close ties in his first term as president, a readout of the call said.
The White House said the call was "productive" and that the two leaders "discussed expanding and deepening cooperation."
During the call Trump "emphasized the importance of India increasing its procurement of American-made security equipment and moving toward a fair bilateral trading relationship."
Trump and Modi also discussed strengthening the so-called "Quad" grouping with Australia and Japan, which is widely seen as a counterweight to China. India is due to host the bloc's leaders later this year Read More...https://www.gg2.net/trump-modi-fair-trade-call-plans-white-house-visit/