JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit. The US vice-president was accompanied by his Indian-born wife Usha and their three children. Vance and Prime Minister Modi negotiated the threatened US tariffs of 27%.

The White House is now negotiating trade deals with dozens of countries after President Donald Trump paused the worst of his sweeping tariffs for 90 days, with Vice President JD Vance visiting India this week to kick off negotiations, as foreign countries suggest the pause will give them breathing room to reach deals with the Trump administration.

Vice President Vance on Tuesday hailed progress on trade talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing optimism about a deal with India as it tries to avoid being hit with hefty tariffs from