By Shivam Patel NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian and U.S. diplomats are trying to arrange a February meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

Indian and US diplomats are trying to arrange a meeting in February between PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump in Washington as worries rise over tariffs.

Indian and American diplomats are trying to arrange a meeting in February between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

Trump's return to the White House has raised worries among officials in New Delhi about the imposition of tariffs on India, says report.

The meeting, if finalised, is expected to strengthen ties between the two strategic partners, particularly in countering China, boosting trade relations, and easing skilled worker visa processes. These are key items likely to feature on the agenda,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relationship with the world’s biggest economies will help India overcome any “negative impacts” from shifts in global trade under President Donald Trump, a top official said on Wednesday.