U.S. President Donald Trump to visit India on February 24 and 25: White House
Why Donald Trump's visit is important for India US President Donald Trump will be visiting India between 24 – 26 February with a motive to further strengthen the U.S.-India strategic partnership, and to reinforce the social ties between the two countries. Apart from the strategic importance, one major reason why the US is much important for India is because it is India’s largest trade partner as well. The US accounts for nearly 16 per cent of India’s overall exports while India imports only around 7 per cent of its overall imports from the US, according to the Department of Commerce. This is why India recorded a trade surplus of USD 17 billion in the last fiscal. The large trade and strategic importance keep the country on the top of India’s priority. 1. US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will visit India on February 24-25 the White House said in an official statement. 2. During his first official visit to India on February 24-25, US Pre