Amid the row over US Commerce Secretary Lutnick's ‘inaccurate’ remark, and Trump's backing for a bill proposing 500% tariff on Russian oil, US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, has arrived in New Delhi. He said that “incredible opportunities lie ahead for both nations.”"Great to be back in India! Gor was serving as the White House personnel director when President Trump named him in August to be the next US envoy to New Delhi. ‘..trusting Sergio’ The US Senate confirmed Gor in October to serve as the US' next ambassador to India. "I'm trusting Sergio to help strengthen one of our country's most important international relationships and that's the strategic partnership with India," Trump had said after Gor's oath ceremony.

Source: Mint January 10, 2026 15:52 UTC