US Vice President JD Vance visits India to strengthen trade ties

US Vice President JD Vance will make his first official visit to India from April 21 to 24, accompanied by his family and senior administration officials, as both countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership. The visit comes amid heightened global trade tensions, particularly due to recent US tariffs on China and India, and follows a 90-day pause on new US tariffs for India after a 27% duty was imposed. Vance is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Indian leaders, with discussions expected to focus on deepening economic cooperation, finalizing a bilateral trade agreement, and addressing tariff, market access, and supply chain issues. The trip is also seen as an opportunity to review progress in bilateral relations and reinforce the US-India alliance as a counterbalance to China's influence in the Indo-Pacific. India has already lowered some tariffs on US goods and is considering broader concessions as part of ongoing negotiations. Vance's itinerary includes cultural visits and a formal dinner with Modi, highlighting both diplomatic and personal engagement.