US-India Trade Talks Heat Up: Trump’s Nominee Shares Exciting Updates
In a lively Senate confirmation hearing, Sergio Gor, President Donald Trump’s pick for US Ambassador to India, dropped some big news on strengthening ties between the two nations. Speaking candidly, Gor revealed that the US has invited key Indian officials to Washington next week, and they’re inching closer to sealing a major trade deal.
"We’re in the thick of negotiations with India right now," Gor said enthusiastically. "President Trump has personally invited their commerce and trade ministers for a visit next week. He’ll sit down with Ambassador Greer in Washington, and we hope to wrap up a deal during that time. We’re not far off—we’re just hashing out the fine details."
This comes as the US and India push forward on their bilateral trade agreement, aiming to boost economic ties amid global challenges. The upcoming visit could be a game-changer for US-India relations, focusing on commerce, investment, and mutual growth.
Gor didn’t stop there. He reaffirmed the US’s strong backing for the Quad alliance—a powerhouse group of democracies including India, the United States, Japan, and Australia. "The Quad is vitally important," he stressed, hinting that Trump might head to India later this year for the leaders’ summit.
"The President is all in on keeping the Quad strong and holding regular meetings," Gor added. "Talks are already underway for his trip to the next Quad summit in India." He even pointed out how quickly the new Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, jumped into action: "Just one hour after being sworn in, Rubio’s first meeting was with the Quad foreign ministers at the State Department."
Shifting to India-China relations, Gor acknowledged some recent "hiccups" in US-India ties but emphasized the warmer bond Washington shares with New Delhi compared to Beijing. "Five years ago, India and China were in open conflict," he noted. "India’s worried about Chinese expansionism—not just along their border, but across the region. We share those concerns with India and other nations, and pulling India closer to our side will be a top priority."
Gor also praised India’s role in the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), calling it a "stopgap" against certain pushes. "India has stood with us on key issues in BRICS," he explained. "For years, countries like Brazil and China have tried to ditch the US dollar, but India has blocked that. They’re far more open to partnering with us than some other BRICS members."
These insights from Gor’s hearing highlight the growing momentum in US-India diplomacy, from trade deals to countering regional threats. As the ambassador nominee awaits Senate approval, eyes are on how these talks could reshape alliances in Asia and beyond.
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