Overview

• Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his wife and children, began a four-day official visit to India on April 21, 2025, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
• Key meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval are scheduled to accelerate progress on a US-India trade deal and address tariff concerns.
• The visit follows the US's temporary suspension of a 26% tariff on Indian imports, creating a window for trade negotiations before the July 9 deadline.
• The Vance family visited the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi, highlighting cultural diplomacy and people-to-people ties as part of the broader agenda.
• Protests organized by the All India Kisan Sabha have raised concerns over the potential impact of the proposed trade agreement on Indian farmers' livelihoods.