India-EU Trade Deal Spurs US Action: Trump Activates Sergio Gor Amidst Global Shifts

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Ambassador Sergio Gor after the India-EU trade deal was finalized.
• The meeting signals a renewed US effort to strengthen ties with India, following months of stalled trade talks.
• British PM Keir Starmer's visit to China and embrace of Xi Jinping has alarmed the US, prompting its 'hyper-active' approach.
• The US fears being left behind as European companies gain access to India's vast market through the EU trade agreement.
• Experts suggest global power shifts and India's assertive diplomacy have forced the US to re-evaluate its stance.

Why It Matters: The India-EU trade deal and UK-China closeness have prompted the US to urgently revive India-US trade talks.