Bipartisan cheers echo through Capitol Hill for the US-India trade pact, positioned as a masterful strategic reboot strengthening economic and security bonds between powerhouse democracies. The deal eyes trade expansion, energy resilience, and joint global influence.
Indian-origin Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi praised it as a vital post-tariff evolution. ‘A bold advance for a cornerstone partnership,’ he shared, underscoring wins for workforces, industries, and innovation via India’s democratic, allied status—escaping prior strains that battered growth.
Sen. Steve Daines rejoiced: ‘Monumental progress, victory for everyone.’ Saluting Trump and Modi, he touted India’s market for US agriculture and energy boons. ‘Ditching Russian oil for ours? That’s a global wake-up call,’ he said, while calling for trade equity progress.
Foreign Relations chief Sen. Jim Risch celebrated the ‘milestone,’ blessing Trump’s role and India’s barrier cuts. With vast Indian communities in America, it’s a natural fit—strategically curbing Russia’s Ukraine aggression by slashing its energy revenues through India’s US buying spree.
Sen. Lindsey Graham framed it in pressure tactics: ‘India earns this; follow her lead against Russian energy.’ He predicted overwhelming strain will drag Moscow to dialogue. As capitals prioritize trade, energy, and Indo-Pacific harmony, this accord heralds deepened alliance, economic uplift, and shared security triumphs.