Overview
- Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Sergio Gor said they held extensive discussions on strengthening trade ties and Gor’s priorities as he prepares to assume the US ambassador role in New Delhi.
- Both diplomats posted about the meeting on X, with Gor noting it was Kwatra’s first visit to Mar-a-Lago.
- Press reports citing government sources describe ongoing talks on a broad trade package, with India seeking tariff relief and maintaining protective lines on agriculture.
- Coverage notes President Donald Trump is at Mar-a-Lago for the holidays, and there is no indication he took part in the Kwatra–Gor meeting.
- Recent comments from Indian officials point to steady progress through five negotiation rounds, as changes to the H‑1B lottery and existing US tariffs continue to shape the agenda.