U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his family, including wife Usha Vance, visit the Taj Mahal on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Agra, India. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times via AP, Pool) U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his family visit the Taj Mahal,

Vice president’s comments contrast with opprobrium for European leaders; India and the U.S. are making progress in trade talks, he says.

He stated that President Trump aims to rebalance trade not just for India but also to pursue a stronger future with U.S. allies. Vance sees the agreement as helping create deeper, sustained collaboration among nations in energy, defense, and technology, which will be mutually beneficial to the U.S. and India.