Overview

• JD Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha, has arrived in New Delhi for a multi-day visit, receiving military honors upon landing.
• The visit focuses on negotiating the initial phase of a US-India trade agreement during a 90-day pause on global tariffs imposed by President Trump.
• High-level discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address progress in bilateral relations and regional and global issues of mutual concern.
• Vance is expected to discuss a potential defense partnership outlined during Modi's February meeting with Trump in Washington.
• China has issued a warning against trade agreements that it perceives as harmful to its interests, pledging countermeasures if necessary.