By Prapti Upadhayay
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in New Delhi on Monday (April 21) for his first official visit to India. He was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, and their three children, Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel, for a four-day trip that combines official talks with family sightseeing.
Vance was welcomed at Palam airport as he is set to begin discussions focused on trade and wider global cooperation.
Talks with PM Modi to focus on trade deal
Vance is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to discuss a bilateral trade agreement. The talks come at a time when Washington’s tariff battles with China have created tension across global markets.
According to the White House, the visit is focused on “shared economic and geopolitical priorities”. India also said the trip would “provide an opportunity for both sides to review the progress in bilateral relations”.
US-India trade ties under pressure
Despite strong personal ties between Trump and Modi, India was hit with 26% tariffs on 2 April. Although a 90-day pause has been introduced, Delhi remains cautious about future trade relations.
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