India-US trade deal: Who is Sergio Gor? American diplomat, who has Trump’s ear, calls Delhi-Washington ties ‘LIMITLESS’ | India News
India-US trade deal: US President Donald Trump announced the signing of a trade agreement with India on Monday, and Washington reduced tariffs on India to 18 percent. This comes after months of tariff-related tensions after Washington imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods in August 2025; half of which was linked to India’s purchases of crude oil from Russia. The agreement gave rise to rumors about US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and his role in relations between Washington and New Delhi.
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Confirming the deal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on
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“When two major economies and the world’s largest democracies work together, it benefits our people and unlocks tremendous opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation. President Trump’s leadership is vital to global peace, stability and prosperity. India fully supports his peace efforts. I look forward to working closely with him to take our partnership to unprecedented heights.”
Who is Sergio Gor?
In January, Sergio Gor officially assumed the role of US ambassador to India. He worked in many public institutions in the field of communication.
According to the U.S. State Department website, Gor served as Communications and Research Analyst for the Republican National Committee, Director of Assistance to Americans for Limited Government, Press Secretary for the Office of Representatives Michele Bachmann, and Communications Director for Randy Forbes for Congress.
Sergio Gor graduated from George Washington University and received his Bachelor of Science (BA) degree in Political Science and International Relations in 2008. His website stated that he spoke three languages: Maltese, Spanish and Russian.
Reacting to the India-US trade deal, Gor wrote in a post on
As I have said many times, President Trump truly considers Prime Minister Modi a great friend! I’m excited about the trade deal news this evening. The relationship between the USA and India HAS UNLIMITED POTENTIAL! — Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) February 2, 2026
Trump said in his Truth Social post: “It was my honor to speak with India’s Prime Minister Modi this morning. He is one of my greatest friends and a Strong and Respected Leader of his Country. We talked about many things, including trade, Russia, and ending the war with Ukraine. He agreed to stop buying Russian oil and buy much more from the US and potentially Venezuela. This will help END THE WAR currently going on in Ukraine, where thousands of people have died each week!”
Elaborating on the agreement, Trump added: “Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi and at his request, we have agreed to a Trade Agreement between the United States and India, effective immediately, under which the United States will reduce the Mutual Tariff from 25% to 18%. Likewise, they will move forward to reduce Tariffs and Non-Tariff Barriers against the United States to ZERO. The Prime Minister also pledged to ‘BUY AMERICAN’ found, at a much higher level, in addition to over $500 BILLION in US Energy, Technology, Agriculture, Coal and many other products.”
“Our great relationship with India will be even stronger going forward. Prime Minister Modi and I are two people who GET THEIR JOB DONE, something that cannot be said for most,” he added.
In this context, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the USA from February 2 to 4 to attend the Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting.
(with input from agencies)
