US Ambassador Sergio Gor Advances Trade and Tech Ties in India

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor conducted a series of high-level diplomatic and industry engagements across India on August 7, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties in technology and manufacturing. In New Delhi, Gor met with representatives from Rolls-Royce and Assistant Secretary of State Wesley R. Brooks to discuss aerospace innovation and space partnerships. These meetings included a roundtable hosted by the US-India Business Council focusing on critical minerals recycling and recovery to secure strategic supply chains for both nations.

Continuing his visit in Bengaluru, Gor spoke at the QUANTUM exhibition, where he reported that bilateral trade has surged from approximately $20 billion a decade ago to over $240 billion. He highlighted the strategic importance of the US-led Pax Silica supply chain initiative and noted that Karnataka currently hosts more than 1,000 American companies. During the visit, Gor also met with Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to discuss regional investment and innovation.

Gor emphasized the deep integration of the two economies, citing that 40% of generic pharmaceuticals in the United States are sourced from India. He pointed to an unmatched level of business interest from major American firms, including Meta and Netflix, as evidence of a growing economic partnership.