Overview
- Sergio Gor landed in India on January 9 and posted, “Great to be back in India! Incredible opportunities ahead for our two nations!” on X.
- The 38-year-old Trump confidant was confirmed by the Senate in October, sworn in during mid-November, and is expected to formally take charge on January 12.
- His arrival coincides with bipartisan legislation under discussion that could raise U.S. tariffs up to 500% on buyers of Russian oil, with Senator Lindsey Graham saying President Trump has endorsed the plan.
- U.S. duties on certain Indian goods were previously doubled to 50%, including a 25% additional levy tied to India’s purchases of Russian crude.
- India’s External Affairs Ministry disputed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s claim about a stalled trade deal, calling the remark “not accurate” as negotiations continue.