US Vice President JD Vance India Visit Live Updates:US Vice President JD Vance has arrived at the Palam airport for his four-day visit to India that begins today.
Vance is accompanied by his wife and second lady Usha Vance, and three children. This is Vance’s first official trip to India since assuming his post under the Trump administration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be officially greeting the Vance family shortly. The PM will also be hold a meeting followed by a dinner at his official residence – 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
The Vance family received a warm welcome at the Palam airport by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. They were greeted by a dance group performing a traditional Indian dance form. Watch Here:
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JD Vance India Visit: What is on agenda?
Vance’s visit is a crucial one as it coincides with Trump’s 90-day tariff pause. The visit is being seen as part of a larger push to strengthen Indo-US ties during a time of escalating global trade tensions. Not to forget, Vance’s visit comes while the US and China are locked in a trade war, with both countries imposing high tariffs on each other’s goods.
India was also affected by US tariffs earlier this month but received a temporary pause of 90-days. Since then, the BBC reports that India and the US have been in constant touch to finish the trade talks quickly. The report suggests that India has already reduced some tariffs and may cut more to avoid further tensions.
Vance’s visit follows recent talks between PM Modi and US President Trump, where both agreed to deepen trade ties and boost energy imports from the US. He is expected to discuss cooperation in trade, defense, and clean energy with Indian leaders. BBC reports that trade between India and the US recently reached $190 billion, and both sides aim to more than double it to $500 billion.
Vance’s visit also shows the growing importance of the Quad group – India, the US, Japan, and Australia – as a counter to China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Under Trump’s administration, Vance is leading key international talks, while Trump himself has not yet traveled abroad since returning to office.
JD Vance India Visit: Full itinerary
Reports suggest that the Vance family might attend a family wedding in Jaipur, also known as the Pink City. Usha Vance’s parents are Telugu-speaking teachers from Andhra Pradesh. They had moved to the US in the early 1970s. As per reports, Vance could visit historical landmarks n Jaipur, like the Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal.
Vance is also reported to visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in the National Capital along with his family and also the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. The family will be departing India at 6:40 am on Thursday.