India’s government is prepared to work with Donald Trump’s administration to identify and take back all its citizens residing illegally in the US, an early signal from New Delhi that it’s willing to comply with the incoming American president and avoid a trade war.

United States President-elect Donald Trump is said to be planning visits to China and India early in his second term. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump plans to visit China within his first 100 days in office.

Washington: President-elect Donald Trump intends to travel to China after assuming office, aiming to strengthen ties with Beijing. This move comes despite strained relations due to Trump’s campaign threats to impose higher tariffs on Chinese imports. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has conveyed his interest in the visit to his advisors.

Trump 2.0's potential crackdown on illegal immigrants and the end of birthright citizenship could have significant implications for India. These policy shifts may impact Indian nationals in the U.S.,

External affairs minister S Jaishankar attended the Trump inauguration ceremony as special envoy of Prime Minister Modi.

India is also playing ball because it wants to hold on to the legal channels for immigration that Indians now enjoy. With a new sheriff in town — and a possible trade war looming — India on Tuesday declared it will help President Trump identify its citizens residing illegally in the United States and then take them back.