Key facts
- President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to meet to reset US-India relations.
- Recent US strikes on Indian-crewed vessels in the Gulf of Oman killed at least three sailors.
- India has lodged a strong protest with the US regarding the attacks on shipping.
- Bilateral ties have been strained by tariffs, regional conflicts, and trade disputes.
- A potential meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France could help de-escalate tensions.
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are poised to meet amid a period of strained US-India relations, with recent US strikes on Indian-crewed vessels in the Gulf of Oman adding a new layer of tension. The potential meeting, likely on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, offers an opportunity to reset ties that have been challenged by tariffs, regional conflicts, and trade disputes.
