# US envoy Gor pushes critical minerals, trade ties with India

2026-08-07T09:45:16+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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US Ambassador Sergio Gor met industry leaders on Friday to advance US-India collaboration in critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and space. He highlighted that bilateral trade has grown from $20 billion a decade ago to over $240 billion. Gor noted that India supplies 40% of US generic pharmaceuticals and conducts more military exercises with the US than with any other country. The US-India Business Council hosted a roundtable on critical minerals recycling, with Assistant Secretary Wesley Brooks stressing opportunities in recovery from end-of-life batteries and electronics. Gor also pushed for India's inclusion in Pax Silica, a US-led initiative for secure supply chains in AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/us-envoy-sergio-gor-meets-key-industry-leaders-to-advance-us-india-collaborations/articleshow/133027710.cms>
- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/us-cos-see-growing-business-interest-in-india-as-bilateral-trade-crosses-240-billion-says-envoy-gor/articleshow/133037718.cms>
- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/07/limitless-potential-between-us-india-goes-through-karnataka-ambassador-sergio-gor>

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