US Ambassador Sergio Gore Arrives in New Delhi Amidst Tariff War, Vows Stronger India-US Ties

• US Ambassador Sergio Gore, a close aide to President Trump, has arrived in New Delhi amidst ongoing tensions in India-US relations.
• Gore was sworn in as the US Ambassador to India in mid-November and expressed optimism for future opportunities between the two nations.
• His arrival follows a dispute over US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claim that a trade deal failed due to PM Modi not calling President Trump, a claim India rejected.
• Relations are strained due to increased US tariffs on Indian goods and other issues like Trump's claim on India-Pakistan conflict and new immigration policies.
• Gore played a key role in Trump's re-election campaign and previously met PM Modi and EAM S. Jaishankar during an October visit.

Why It Matters: New US Ambassador Sergio Gore arrives in India, aiming to strengthen ties amidst tariff disputes and diplomatic tensions.