Sergio Gor Reacts to India-US Trade Deal's 'Limitless Potential': 'I Have Said Many Times...'

The United States and India have announced a significant rollback of reciprocal tariffs, a move that the US ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, described as the beginning of a "new era of India-US relations"

with "limitless potential". In an exclusive interview with Times Now Group Editor-in-Chief Navika Kumar following the announcement, Gor said the agreement was driven directly by the two leaders and added that US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would meet soon. Under the deal, tariffs on Indian goods entering the United States will be reduced from 50% to 18%, easing months of trade tensions between the two countries. In a post on social media, Gor said President Trump "genuinely considers Prime Minister Modi a great friend" and welcomed what he described as the "limitless potential" of the bilateral relationship. Gor also said that Prime Minister Modi had invited President Trump to visit India.

India–U.S. Trade Deal ConfirmedCongratulations to both countries. This is a big win. It opens a new chapter between our two nations. The President Trump is very happy, the Prime Minister is very happy, and tonight is a good night to celebrate...-Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) speaks… pic.twitter.com/iBEa9J6wCX

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) February 2, 2026

President Trump announced the move on his Truth Social platform on 2 February, saying the United States would immediately lower reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%. He added that India would move to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers on American products. The decision marked a shift after a prolonged period of escalating trade friction between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi later welcomed the decision, publicly thanking Trump. In a post on X, he said he was "delighted" that Made in India products would now face a reduced tariff and described the US president’s leadership as "vital for global peace, stability, and prosperity". Modi said cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies would unlock "immense opportunities" for mutually beneficial growth. If formalised, the tariff reductions could offer immediate relief to Indian exporters while expanding access for US companies to one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Beyond trade, the agreement could also influence energy ties, with potential implications for global oil markets and the broader geopolitical dynamics surrounding the war in Ukraine.