Sergio Gor, the current U.S. Ambassador to India, is at the forefront of ongoing trade discussions between the two nations. Appointed in November 2025, Gor is not only the U.S. Ambassador to India but also serves as the United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. His dual role underscores the importance the U.S. places on its relationship with India and the broader region.
Born Sergey Gorokhovsky on November 30, 1986, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (then part of the Soviet Union), Gor's journey to becoming a key figure in U.S.-India relations is a compelling narrative of immigration and political ascent. His family moved to Malta in 1994, where his mother established a business, and later emigrated to Los Angeles in 1999. He graduated from George Washington University, where he was actively involved in conservative causes, including founding the university's chapter of Young America's Foundation.
Gor's career has spanned various roles in Republican politics. He worked for the Republican National Committee and served as a spokesman for Representatives Steve King, Michele Bachmann, and Randy Forbes. In 2013, he joined Senator Rand Paul's political action committee, RANDPAC, eventually becoming Paul's spokesman, communications director, and deputy chief of staff. Before becoming the U.S. Ambassador to India, Gor served as the director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office from January to October 2025. He also founded Winning Team Publishing with Donald Trump Jr.
Since assuming his role as ambassador, Gor has emphasized the importance of the U.S.-India partnership. He has affirmed that both countries are actively engaged in concluding a mutually beneficial bilateral trade deal. On Monday, January 12, 2026, Gor addressed concerns about tariffs on Indian exports, stating that the next round of trade talks would occur on Tuesday. He acknowledged the complexity of the negotiations but expressed determination to reach a deal. "India is the world's largest nation, so it's not an easy task to get this across the finish line, but we are together," Gor stated.
Gor also announced that India would be invited to join Pax Silica, a U.S.-led strategic initiative to build a secure and innovation-driven silicon supply chain. This initiative includes countries like Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Israel. Gor views the U.S.-India relationship as potentially "the most consequential global partnership of this century".
Despite ongoing trade and tariff tensions, Gor has maintained that India remains an essential partner for the United States. He has also highlighted the strong relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. Gor's efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries come at a time when the U.S. has been pressuring India to reduce its purchases of Russian oil. Despite these challenges, Gor has expressed confidence that the U.S. and India can resolve their differences and move forward as close partners.
Sergio Gor's background in Republican politics, his close ties to President Trump, and his experience in communications and legislative affairs have positioned him as a key figure in shaping U.S.-India relations. As U.S. Ambassador to India, he is actively working to advance trade talks and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
