Overview

• JD Vance met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss a potential bilateral trade agreement aiming to double trade to $500 billion by 2030.
• The visit comes under the backdrop of a 90-day suspension of US tariffs on Indian imports, with negotiations ongoing to finalize a deal by mid-year.
• The Vance family began their trip with a cultural visit to the Akshardham Temple, emphasizing people-to-people connections and showcasing Indian heritage.
• Protests led by the All India Kisan Sabha highlighted concerns among Indian farmers, who fear the trade deal could harm domestic agriculture by enabling cheaper US imports.
• The visit is part of broader efforts to strengthen the US-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, covering trade, defense, and technology collaboration.