Trump Envoy Eyes India's Massive Middle Class for American Oil Market Expansion

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:34am on 12 Sep 2025,Friday India Global

US envoy designate Sergio Gor told senators that America wants India's massive middle class, larger than the entire US population to buy American crude oil and petroleum products. The Trump nominee for Ambassador to India emphasized India's 1.4 billion population offers "countless possibilities" for market expansion. Despite recent friction over 25% tariffs and India's Russian oil purchases, Gor said trade talks could resolve issues "within weeks." He highlighted Trump-Modi's "deep friendship" and stressed pulling India away from China as a "top priority." Secretary of State Marco Rubio introduced Gor, calling India among America's "top relationships." The hearing signals a potential reset after diplomatic tensions over India's rejection of US demands to end Russian energy trade.

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