India has slashed tariffs on bourbon whisky to 100% from 150%, a move that will benefit imports of brands like Suntory's Jim Beam, after U.S. President Donald Trump's criticised "unfair" levies in the South Asian market.

As two-way trade expands, India’s surplus is growing. President Trump is expected to press Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lower tariffs.

President Trump greeted the Indian Prime Minister at the White House with a bear hug and called him “a great friend of mine.”