The main goals of Vice President JD Vance's visit to India include negotiating a bilateral trade agreement to avoid existing U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, aiming to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, strengthening diplomatic and strategic ties, and discussing regional security and cooperation in various sectors such as defense and technology.

U.S. tariffs, specifically Trump's 26% tariffs on Indian products, have been paused temporarily until July 8, 2025, giving space for negotiations to avoid their reimposition and to finalize a bilateral trade agreement.

India is a critical partner in the U.S. strategy to economically isolate China. The U.S. aims to strengthen its economic and strategic ties with India as a counterbalance to China, especially amidst the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, with India being a pivotal country in the region.

During Vance's visit, the TRUST (Transforming Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology) partnership is likely to be announced or discussed, aiming to strengthen cooperation in defense, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, energy, and space between the U.S. and India.

Vice President JD Vance's itinerary includes visits to Jaipur on April 22 and Agra on April 23, 2025, following the initial meetings in Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials.