{
  "id": 9284023,
  "title": "PM Modi likely to visit US for G20 Summit in December? What we know, what to expect",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/pm-modi-likely-to-visit-us-for-g20-summit-in-december-what-we-know",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-23T05:51:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/pm-modi-likely-to-visit-us-for-g20-summit-in-december-what-we-know-what-to-expect-11790138712758.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly planning to visit the United States in December for the G20 Leaders Summit, according to India Today. The summit is set to take place on December 14 and 15 at the Trump National Doral Miami resort, where US President Donald Trump will host world leaders of major economies. While the Indian government has not officially confirmed Modi's attendance, it is widely expected that he will attend.\n\nIf Modi does travel to Florida, he is anticipated to hold a private meeting with Trump during the G20 Summit. Earlier this year, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor suggested that President Trump would like to meet with Modi among other leaders at the summit. This potential meeting comes at a critical juncture for India-US relations, especially concerning trade and India's ongoing purchase of Russian crude oil. The US is contemplating imposing additional sanctions on countries that continue substantial purchases of Russian oil, with India among those potentially affected.\n\nTrade is likely to be a significant topic of discussion during the India-US talks. The two nations are in the process of negotiating a comprehensive trade agreement, alongside cooperation in various sectors such as defense, technology, energy, and critical minerals. The December meeting may present an opportunity for Prime Minister Modi and President Trump to discuss the current state of bilateral trade and their broader strategic relationship.\n\nFurthermore, the G20 summit could facilitate a meeting among the Quad leaders—India, the US, Japan, and Australia. Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada recently indicated in an interview that India and Canada are making substantial progress in their trade negotiations and aim to finalize the deal by the end of the year. They are currently negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the next round of talks scheduled to commence soon.",
  "summary": "The potential December meeting is pivotal for India-US relations amid trade tensions and India's Russian oil purchases. A US bill proposes tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil, with India significantly affected. The G20 Summit could facilitate dialogue on trade & strategic ties between nations.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}