Archive · 13 Jan 2026
US Ambassador Announces India's Invitation to Pax Silica
A new US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has announced that India will be invited to join a US-led initiative called Pax Silica.
This initiative aims to create a secure and innovative supply chain for silicon and related technologies.
Gor emphasized the strong partnership between the US and India and mentioned that President Trump might visit India soon.
He also talked about ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries and the importance of their relationship.
Gor highlighted the friendship between President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi and joked about Trump's late-night calls, which might work well with the time difference in India.
However, there are some disagreements between the two countries, especially regarding India's purchase of Russian oil, which has led to higher US tariffs on India.
Despite these issues, both countries are working to resolve their differences and strengthen their partnership.
India will be invited to join Pax Silica, a US-led initiative for a secure silicon supply chain.
Pax Silica aims to build a prosperous and innovation-driven supply chain from critical minerals to advanced technologies.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasizes the strong partnership between the US and India.
Ongoing trade negotiations between the US and India, with the next round scheduled for the next day.
President Trump may visit India in the next year or two, and Gor jokes about Trump's late-night calls.
- Who
- Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India; President Trump; Prime Minister Modi
- What
- India to be invited to join Pax Silica; ongoing trade negotiations; potential US visit to India; US tariffs on India
- When
- Announced on January 12, 2026; next trade talk on January 13, 2026; potential US visit in the next year or two
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen strategic partnership and cooperation in technology and trade, despite ongoing trade disputes
Pro-India-US Partnership
Skeptical of US Intentions
Trade Deal Negotiations
Pro-India-US Partnership
The US emphasizes the importance of the India-US trade deal and is actively engaged in negotiations, with the next call scheduled for the next day.
Skeptical of US Intentions
The opposition Congress party criticized the Indian government for missing the opportunity to join Pax Silica initially, suggesting a lack of proactive engagement.
- Ambassador
- Sergio Gor
- Country
- United States
- Post
- US Ambassador to India
- Initiative
- Pax Silica
- Purpose of Pax Silica
- Build a secure, prosperous, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain
- Founding Members
- Japan, South Korea, UK, Israel, UAE, Australia
- Trade Talks
- Next round scheduled for the next day
- Potential US Visit
- President Trump may visit India in the next year or two
- US Tariffs on India
- 50% (including 25% additional duties for India's purchase of Russian crude oil)
- US Special Envoy Role
- Sergio Gor is also the US special envoy to South and Central Asia
Sources
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