US Envoy Arrives: India-US Trade Deal & Pax Silicon to Challenge China's Tech Dominance?

• US Under Secretary Jacob Helberg visits India ahead of the final trade deal signing, signaling a new era in global technology and supply chains.
• The India-US trade agreement extends beyond commerce, encompassing technology, security, and future economy, with a focus on AI and semiconductors.
• Pax Silicon, a US-led economic and technological alliance, aims to create secure supply chains for the AI era, treating silicon, critical minerals, and energy as shared strategic assets.
• India's potential inclusion in Pax Silicon could attract significant investments in semiconductor manufacturing, 6G networks, and advanced manufacturing, reducing dependence on China.
• The AI Impact Summit in India will further partnerships in emerging technologies, setting the direction for increased cooperation and potentially establishing India as a technology-producing nation.