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There has been tension between America and India regarding tariffs for a long time. Relations between the two countries have turned sour after President Trump imposed heavy tariffs on India. But amidst all this, a good news has come from America. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore has spoken of strengthening India-US relations amid tariff war and trade tensions. He has also given a statement regarding President Trump’s visit to India.
The new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, took charge on Monday. Sergio is considered very close to President Trump. In his statement immediately after assuming office, Sergio Gore expressed his views on many issues including the friendship between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, India-US trade deal, relations between the two countries.
India will join PaxSilica as a full member
After assuming the post of US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore said, ‘I am pleased to announce that next month India will be invited to join PAXSILICA as a full member. I also want to share with you today a new initiative that the US started just last month, called PaxSilica. PaxSilica is a US-led strategic initiative aimed at creating a secure, prosperous, and innovation-led silicon supply chain ranging from critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, AI development and logistics.
Countries that joined last month include Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Israel. Today, I am pleased to announce that next month India will be invited to join this group of countries as a full member.
What did Ambassador Sergio Gore say on India-US trade deal?
US Ambassador Sergio Gore said, “Many of you have asked me for an update on the ongoing trade deal negotiations between the two countries. Both sides are actively negotiating. In fact, the next talks on trade will take place tomorrow. India is the largest country in the world so taking it to the final stage is not an easy task but we are working with determination to complete it and although trade is very important for our relationship, we also work on security, counter-terrorism, energy, technology, education and We will also continue to work together in other very important areas like health.”
I enjoyed coming to India – Sergio Gore
Ambassador Sergio Gore added, ‘It feels great to be here as Ambassador of the United States. I come to this wonderful country with great honor and a clear mission. Taking the partnership between our two countries to the next level. This is the union of the world’s oldest democracy and the world’s largest democracy.
When will President Trump come to India?
Sergio Gore further said, during our last dinner, President Trump talked to me a lot about his previous visit to India and his deep friendship with the great Prime Minister of India. I hope the President will visit us soon. Trump may visit India in the next one or two years. President Trump has a habit of calling at 2 in the morning and considering the time difference in New Delhi, this would be quite a good thing.
Trump’s visit to India will improve relations
Let us tell you that on many occasions President Trump has called PM Modi his good friend. He also said that he is angry because of the high tariffs imposed by the Americans, but we will resolve it. On the other hand, if we look at the other aspect, the officials of India and America kept struggling throughout the year to finalize a trade deal in the year 2025, but it is still stuck there. America is continuously pressurizing India to stop the oil deal with Russia. The Trump administration has shown strictness and threatened up to 500 percent tariff on India. At the same time, Trump also gives himself credit for the India-Pakistan ceasefire, which India has rejected. In such a situation, it remains to be seen whether Trump’s visit to India will put an end to many of these controversies.
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