‘Trump remembers Modi stood by him’: Sergio Gor on India-US bond, trade deal & challenges

At ET WLF 2026, US Ambassador Sergio Gor spoke about the Trump-Modi relationship, India-US strategic ties and the growing partnership between the two countries. Gor highlighted the trust and personal rapport between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while discussing the trajectory of bilateral trade, the ongoing trade deal, defence cooperation, energy ties and the Quad. He also addressed reports surrounding the trade negotiations, the future of the Quad amid US-China competition, and the broader challenges and opportunities shaping the India-US relationship.