Sworn in Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi now faces the task of easing trade spats with America ranging from protectionism to patent rights. Modi, who was once barred from the U.S., inherits disputes with India’s largest export market that cloud prospects for scaling up $65 billion in annual trade. In the backdrop is the U.S. denial of a visa to Modi over his handling of deadly riots in 2002 in Gujarat, the state he headed, a decision scrapped after he swept to power in parliamentary elections this month.
New Indian prime minister inherits trade tension with U.S
Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, was interviewed by The Seattle Times on the current state of the India-U.S bilateral and how Prime Minister Modi is likely to proceed in his dealings with the United States