“Trade Deal Wouldn’t Happen Without Him”: Goyal Praises US Envoy Gor

Union Minister Piyush Goyal struck a candid and humorous note while speaking at a reception hosted by US Ambassador Sergio Gor in Delhi, linking diplomacy with sport. Referring to the recent T20 World Cup match between India and the United States, Goyal lauded the US team’s performance, noting the country’s relatively recent entry into international cricket. While acknowledging the US defeat, he described the display as impressive and praised the team’s progress. In a light-hearted aside, Goyal joked that the US lost by 18 per cent and quipped that lowering reciprocal tariffs might have altered the outcome. He added that Ambassador Gor had attended the match, highlighting the growing cultural and sporting exchanges alongside strengthening India-US ties.