JD Vance: US vice-president to meet Modi in Delhi amid tariff tensions

The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

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The talks are likely to focus on fast tracking a much-awaited bilateral trade deal between the two countries.

Vance is also expected to go on a sightseeing tour of Agra and Jaipur with his family.

His visit comes as countries across the world rush to negotiate trade deals before US President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs ends on 9 July.

"The two sides will also exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest," India's foreign ministry said ahead of Vance's visit.

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