Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 06:29am on 21 Apr 2025,Monday India Global
U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on April 21, 2025, for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a potential trade agreement targeting $500 billion in trade by 2030. The visit occurs amid concerns over U.S. tariffs and visa fee hikes affecting Indian tech firms. Accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, of Indian descent, and their children, Vance's itinerary includes cultural visits to Jaipur and Agra. The discussions are expected to cover trade, defense cooperation, and technology sharing, reflecting the strategic importance of U.S.-India relations in the Indo-Pacific region.