Tariff Talks Between China and the US, and India's Artificial Intelligence Moves
While expectations for tariff reductions persist between China and the US, Google India officials shared the country's artificial intelligence and infrastructure goals.
China stated that it hopes to reach an agreement with the US on tariff reductions at an early date, while Washington visits aim to strengthen investment and trade ties.
Computing Capacity and Infrastructure
Evaluated as the basic infrastructure of the modern era, computing capacity is likened to energy lines in the industrial revolution. This plays a key role in the development of the digital economy.
Google India Vice President Preeti Lobana drew attention to the strategic importance of the country during a session held within the scope of the ET World Leaders Forum 2026.
Google's Investments in India
Google has made a massive investment commitment of $15 billion to establish a 1 gigawatt capacity artificial intelligence data center in India. This project is being implemented in Visakhapatnam.
Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence Goals
By bringing together hardware, localized artificial intelligence models, and inclusive skills development programs, it is planned to contribute to India's one trillion-dollar digital economy goal.
Trade Relations Between the US and China
While tariff restrictions and trade policies between China and the US are on the table, Xi Jinping's business-focused visit to Washington aims to increase investments.