US Vice-President JD Vance arrived in New Delhi for his four-day visit to India.
Vance arrived with his wife, Usha Vance, the Indian-American Second Lady.
The US Vice -President’s plane landed at the Palam Technical Area in New Delhi.
He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day, with talks to focus on bilateral trade and ways to take forward India-US ties.
Vance is expected to leave Delhi on Monday night and travel to Jaipur and Agra thereafter.
India’s deep ties to US business
April 21, 2025 9:57 am
India is a close partner of the US for bilateral trade, foreign direct investments, defence cooperation, and an important strategic ally in combating the rising influence of China in the Indo-Pacific region. It is also part of the Quad, which is made up of the United States plus India, Japan and Australia and seen as a counter-balance to China’s expansion in the region. US companies such as Apple Inc. and Google have expanded operations in India in recent years. Last month, Musk’s Starlink entered into agreements with two of India’s top telecom operators to provide satellite-based internet services. To further boost trade ties, the US and India have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 under the expected trade deal agreement. The negotiations are especially urgent for New Delhi as it could be hit hard by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, particularly in sectors of agriculture, processed food, auto components, high-end machinery, medical equipment and jewellery. This poses a significant challenge for Modi government as it hopes to spruce up the country’s economy and generate jobs with an export-led recovery.
Bilateral trade agreement
April 21, 2025 9:55 am
Vance’s arrival in India comes weeks after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was in India for a geopolitical conference and two months after Modi met Trump in Washington. Modi was among the first leaders to visit the US and hold talks with Trump after he returned to the White House. During his visit, Modi hailed a “mega partnership” with the US and kickstarted a negotiation process to minimise the possible fallout of Trump’s tariffs after it had already cut tariffs on a range of US goods. Regardless, Trump targeted India with a 26 per cent levy as part of his now-paused tariff programme, which has provided temporary relief for Indian exporters. During his visit, Modi sought to soften impending trade barriers by saying he was open to reducing more tariffs on US goods, repatriating undocumented Indian nationals and buying military gear. The two countries also agreed to start talks towards clinching the bilateral trade agreement. Modi on Friday said he spoke with Elon Musk and said he and the SpaceX CEO “discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation,” saying “India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains.”
Vance to meet PM Modi
April 21, 2025 9:54 am
Vance will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for talks on the economy, trade and geopolitical ties. Vance’s visit is seen as an important diplomatic mission by President Donald Trump’s administration, and it coincides with a rapidly intensifying trade war between Washington and Beijing, which is New Delhi’s main rival in the region. A trade deal between India and the US could significantly enhance economic ties between the two countries and potentially strengthen diplomatic ties. The US is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently.
Tight security in Delhi ahead of US vice president’s visit
April 21, 2025 9:51 am
Security was tightened across Delhi ahead of the arrival of US Vice President J D Vance and Second Lady Usha on Monday, a senior police official said. Vance, his Indian-origin wife Usha and their three children — Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel — are scheduled to land at the Palam airbase around 10 am on a four-day India visit. “We have already conducted mock drills according to the security protocol for the high-level visit of the US vice president. Security has been tightened across different areas of Delhi to ensure that everything goes smoothly and no untoward incident happens during the visit,” the official said. Delhi Traffic Police will also ensure that the routes the US vice president will take remain clear, he said. Hours after arriving in Delhi, Vance and his family are scheduled to visit the Akshardham temple. They could also visit a shopping complex selling traditional Indian handcrafted goods, people familiar with the matter told PTI.
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