US Ambassador Sergio Gor Calms India-US Trade Tensions, Trump Visit Hinted
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Moneycontrol•12-01-2026, 17:52
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Calms India-US Trade Tensions, Trump Visit Hinted
- •US Ambassador Sergio Gor sought to ease tensions on his first day in New Delhi amidst uncertainty over the India-US trade deal.
- •Gor announced the next round of India-US trade talks for January 13 and hinted at a potential visit by President Donald Trump to India soon.
- •He emphasized India's essential role for Washington and reaffirmed the strong friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, despite disagreements.
- •Gor's remarks positively impacted Indian markets, with Sensex and Nifty rebounding sharply after a turbulent week.
- •The ambassador's statements followed a week of heightened tensions due to President Trump's tariff threats and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's comments on stalled trade talks.
Why It Matters: New US Ambassador Gor brings a calming influence to India-US trade relations, hinting at progress and a Trump visit.
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