【环球时报报道 记者 周扬】美国总统特朗普22日宣布，提名现任白宫总统人事办公室主任塞尔吉奥·戈尔（如图）出任美国驻印度大使，并兼任 南亚及中亚事务特使。此项提名仍需获得参议院批准。戈尔随后在社交平台X上发文回应称："能够代表美国出任驻外大使是我一生的荣幸。" 《印度斯坦时报》报道称，戈尔将接替前任美国驻印大使埃里克·加塞蒂。加塞蒂的任期已于2025年1月20日结束，此后大使职位一直空缺，由临 时代办安德鲁斯代理馆务。 戈尔与特朗普的儿子小特朗普2021年联合创办了一家图书出版社，出版了大量特朗普及其政治盟友的著作。该出版社在美国"国会山骚乱"事件后 成为特朗普的重要收入来源之一。不过，特斯拉首席执行官马斯克在担任"政府效率部"负责人期间，曾公开抨击戈尔是"毒蛇"，因为戈尔否决了 马斯克推荐的美国国家航空航天局局长人选。 美国"政治新闻网"分析称，戈尔获得提名是特朗普向莫迪政府发出的一个明确信号。特朗普政府此前对印度加征关税，并威胁因印度继续购买俄 罗斯石油而实施惩罚性措施，导致两国关系紧张。一位消息人士表示："总统通过派遣一位与他关系极为密切的特使，表明谈判必须是认真的，所 有的信息将直接来自总统本人。" ...

Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from August 18 to 20, marking the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to India in over three years, which is seen as a significant step in maintaining diplomatic contact between the two countries [1][2] - During the visit, Wang Yi is expected to meet with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss measures to increase mutual trust and to explore the resumption of border trade and a mutually acceptable framework for resolving border issues [1][2] - The backdrop of this visit includes previous meetings between Doval and Wang Yi, where they reached six points of consensus regarding the border issue, indicating ongoing constructive dialogue [2] Group 2 - The news highlights the current tensions in India-US relations due to the US imposing a 25% tariff on Indian goods and threatening further penalties, prompting India to seek stronger ties with China [3] - Following Wang Yi's visit, S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Russia, indicating the importance of India's relationships with both China and Russia amid the strained India-US relations [3] - Despite bilateral tensions, India and China are actively participating in multilateral forums such as BRICS, SCO, and G20, demonstrating a commitment to cooperation on a global platform [3][4]

Group 1: Core Views - The relationship between the US and India has cooled significantly, with President Trump expressing indifference towards India's economic situation and threatening tariffs on Indian goods [1][4] - Trump's recent comments about India's potential cessation of Russian oil purchases were quickly denied by Indian officials, emphasizing the long-term contracts in place and India's role in stabilizing the global energy market [2][3] - The imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian imports by the US was unexpected for India and has led to structural cracks in the US-India strategic partnership [1][4] Group 2: Economic Implications - The 25% tariff is projected to have a minimal impact on India's economy, estimated at less than 0.2% of the total economic output, but the agricultural sector remains a sensitive issue due to its significant voter base [4][5] - India's continued import of Russian oil is crucial for its economic stability, as switching to more expensive oil from other countries could slow economic growth and lead to social unrest [3][4] - Prime Minister Modi's call for promoting "Make in India" products reflects an effort to bolster domestic manufacturing in response to external pressures [5] Group 3: Strategic Dynamics - The evolving US-India relationship is marked by structural issues, including India's increasing protectionism and strategic autonomy, which the US finds challenging to accept [6] - The balance of power in the US-India relationship has shifted, with India asserting its independence in foreign policy while the US seeks to influence India's ties with Russia and Iran [6] - Analysts suggest that the current tensions may undermine the achievements of the US-India partnership established since 1998, as both nations navigate their respective strategic interests [6]