Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longstanding friendly rapport with President Donald Trump could be tested as the Indian leader kicks off a visit to Washington on Wednesday, eager to avoid tariffs that have been slapped on others and threats of further taxes and imports.

President Donald Trump will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba around 11:30 a.m. Friday at the White House. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER It is Trump's first official meeting with Ishiba,

President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House on Friday for a visit that will include a joint news conference. The agenda for their meeting is expected to include trade and the economic and security threats posed by China and North Korea.

During the Friday meeting, the president plans to cover a range of issues in his meeting with the Japanese prime minister, including Japanese investment in the U.S. economy and improving cyber security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet US President Donald Trump during a two-day visit to the US. Discussions on trade and tariffs concessions are expected to be high on agenda.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to Washington for a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump. This will be their first official encounter since Trump began his second term in office.

Amid Donald Trump's repeated statements threatening tariffs on imported goods into the US, the Indian Prime Minister's visit to the US may seek to address this issue. The Indian side may attempt to resolve tensions by expanding imports from the US.