U.S. Senator Jim Risch, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement regarding the newly announced trade agreement between the United States and India.
Risch praised President Trump for his role in securing the deal. “Congratulations to President Trump for a superb accomplishment on today’s trade agreement with India. I am very glad to learn that the world’s oldest and largest democracy has agreed to reduce trade barriers with the United States. India is a close partner of the United States, with a prominent diaspora in our country, and an integral partner in countering China's malign influence in the Indo-Pacific," he said.
He also highlighted provisions within the agreement aimed at increasing U.S. exports and addressing geopolitical concerns. "Now, under this new agreement India has pledged to buy American. It will also help the U.S. counter Russian aggression and in its work to bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine by cutting off India’s support of the Russian energy sector,” Risch added.
The announcement comes as both countries seek closer economic ties amid shifting global alliances.
