Archive · 17 Jan 2026
US Congressman Warns Against Alienating India
A US Congressman named Rich McCormick recently spoke about why India is buying oil from Russia.
He said that while the US doesn't like it, they understand that India is doing this to help its own economy.
India wants to grow and become stronger, and buying cheap oil from Russia helps with that.
The Congressman also mentioned that India and the US are friends and work together, but they need to make sure their relationship is fair.
He noted that India's economy is growing fast and will soon pass Germany and China.
The US wants to make sure India follows good economic practices and maintains a good relationship with them.
He also said that India brings investments and talent to the US, unlike Pakistan.
The US recently increased tariffs on Indian goods, but McCormick warned that pushing India away would be bad for the US.
US Congressman Rich McCormick acknowledges India's purchase of Russian oil for economic growth.
The US disapproves but understands India's motivations for buying cheap Russian oil.
Prime Minister Modi's actions are seen as nationalistic and focused on India's economic expansion.
India and the US have a collaborative relationship but need to ensure fairness and balance.
India's economy is growing rapidly and is expected to surpass Germany and China.
- Who
- US Congressman Rich McCormick and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Discussion on India's purchase of Russian oil and US-India relations
- When
- During a fireside chat at a Center for Strategic & International Studies event
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To understand India's economic strategies and US disapproval of Russian oil purchases
- US Congressman
- Rich McCormick
- Event
- Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)
- India's Position
- Buying cheap Russian oil for economic growth
- US Stance
- Disapproves but understands India's motivations
- US-India Relations
- Collaborative but needs balance
- Indian Economy
- Fourth largest, growing rapidly
- US Economy
- Largest in the world, $30 trillion
- Pakistan's Role
- Not bringing investments into America
- US Tariffs on India
- 50% on Indian goods
