Former President Donald Trump has appointed Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. Gor responded with expressions of gratitude, emphasizing his honor to serve. This announcement is made against the backdrop of escalating trade tensions and tariff increases between the US and India. Trump, in his announcement, emphasized his complete trust in Gor, pointing to his work in previous campaigns and within the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Gor will succeed Eric Garcetti, with the US Embassy in India currently under the leadership of interim Charge d’Affaires Jorgan K. Andrews. The new ambassadorship occurs during a period when India is dealing with significant trade tariffs, including penalties on oil purchases from Russia.
