Archive · 18 Jan 2026
US Lawmakers Praise India's Investment Role
A US Congressman named Rich McCormick said that India is important to the United States because it brings investments and talented people.
He said that unlike India, Pakistan does not bring investments to the US.
Another Congressman, Ami Bera, agreed that even though there are some disagreements, both countries are committed to a long-term partnership.
They both believe that the US should work with India for peace and prosperity.
They also mentioned that American companies invest a lot in India, not in Pakistan.
Currently, the US and India are still negotiating a trade deal, but they haven't finalized it yet.
US Congressman Rich McCormick highlighted that India brings investments to the US, unlike Pakistan.
McCormick emphasized India's growing influence and talent supply, arguing that alienating India could be detrimental.
Democratic Congressman Ami Bera agreed that despite trade tensions, US-India relations remain strong and strategic.
Both lawmakers noted that US companies view India as a primary investment destination.
They emphasized the long-term strategic and economic partnership between the US and India.
- Who
- US Congressman Rich McCormick and Democratic Congressman Ami Bera
- What
- Discussed India's investment role in the US and US-India relations
- When
- January 12
- Where
- Event hosted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
- Why
- To highlight the strategic and economic partnership between the US and India
- Speaker
- Rich McCormick (Republican)
- Event
- CSIS-hosted event
- Date
- January 12
- Key Point
- India brings investments to the US, unlike Pakistan
- US-India Relations
- Strategic and economic partnership despite trade tensions
- US Companies
- View India as a primary investment destination
- Pakistan's Role
- No significant investments in the US
- Trade Deal Status
- No finalized Free Trade Agreement
