The partnership is a pillar of Washington’s strategy in the Indo-Pacific region but faces challenges on issues including illegal immigration, visas and trade deficits.

The series of agreements emerged after talks between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi at the White House, just hours after Trump railed against the climate for U.S. businesses in India.

President Trump met with Indian leader Narendra Modi, who has praised him in hopes of avoiding tariffs the administration slapped on other countries.