On November 11, 2025 in Washington, Donald Trump presided over the swearing-in of Sergio Gor as the new US Ambassador to India. He described the US-India relationship as “one of our country’s most important international relationships,” and said the focus will be on strengthening strategic, economic and security ties.

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• Trump called India “one of the world’s oldest civilisations” and “the largest country in the world,” noting its fast-growing middle class.
• He said the US and India are working on a “much different deal than we had in the past,” signalling trade and tariff shifts. Trump noted that US tariffs on India are “very high” because of its
• purchase of Russian oil, but said they will be cut “at some point.”
• Gor will also serve as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, in addition to his ambassador role.
•  In his remarks, Trump stated that Gor is trusted to promote US energy exports to India, encourage investment in key US industries, and broaden security cooperation.
•  The ceremony at the Oval Office included US Vice-President J D Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other senior officials.
•  India welcome speeches noted that Gor had visited Delhi earlier and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signalling continuity in bilateral ties.
• Analysts say the move underscores the strategic priority the US is placing on its relationship with India amid broader Indo-Pacific dynamics.