Alienating India Would Be 'Big Trouble' For US, Warns Republican Congressman

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News18•17-01-2026, 16:16
Alienating India Would Be 'Big Trouble' For US, Warns Republican Congressman
- •US Congressman Rich McCormick emphasized India's economic and strategic importance, contrasting it with Pakistan.
- •McCormick highlighted India's role in bringing investments and talent to the US, unlike Pakistan.
- •He warned that distancing India could severely harm US interests, despite current trade tensions and tariffs.
- •McCormick acknowledged US disapproval of India's Russian oil purchases but understood PM Modi's nationalistic stance.
- •Both McCormick and Democratic Congressman Ami Bera stressed that American companies are investing heavily in India, not Pakistan.
Why It Matters: US Congressman warns that alienating India, a key economic and strategic partner, would be detrimental to US interests.
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