U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have set their sights on easing trade tensions by discussing potential economic collaborations, including significant purchases of U.S. oil, gas, and defense equipment by India. These discussions could help avert an anticipated trade war and strengthen bilateral ties. The two leaders engaged in talks at the White House, focusing on reciprocal tariffs and defense agreements amid Trump's broader trade strategy targeting various global partners. Both exhibited optimism about overcoming trade differences, with aspirations to double bilateral trade by 2030 and make the U.S. India's top defense supplier. The meeting also…