Overview
- Sergio Gor assumed charge in New Delhi and said negotiators will hold their next trade call on January 13.
- He said India will be invited next month to join Pax Silica, a U.S.-led effort to secure silicon, semiconductor and AI supply chains.
- Gor described India as Washington’s most essential partner and highlighted continued cooperation on security, counter-terrorism, energy, technology, education and health.
- He cited a real personal rapport between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said Trump hopes to visit within one to two years.
- The restart of talks follows weeks of strain after the United States doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, with the last round of negotiations concluding on December 11, 2025.