Washington, Feb 10 (NationPress) US Congressman Suhas Subramanyam expressed his approval of the recently announced trade agreement between India and the United States, describing it as an essential move following a period characterized by high tariffs that negatively impacted businesses and strained bilateral relations.

“I believe this is a great advancement,” Subramanyam stated when asked about the deal. “The truth is, maintaining these high tariffs was not a sustainable strategy, and moving ahead, the US and India are deeply interconnected in various aspects.”

He emphasized that reducing tariffs and enhancing trade would benefit both nations, including his own state. “There are numerous businesses in my Commonwealth of Virginia that engage with India, and the tariffs were detrimental to our economy here,” Subramanyam remarked.

When inquired about whether the agreement would restore bilateral relations, he acknowledged its potential benefits but cautioned that some damage had already occurred. “To some extent. I think this is beneficial,” he noted.

“Without a doubt, this administration has had a negative impact on US-India relations. That’s the reality,” Subramanyam added. “This administration tends to create issues and then address them partially, which I believe is what has transpired.”

Labeling the tariff dispute as unnecessary, he stated, “It was not needed to impose these tariffs on India and ignite this conflict. I hope that as we move forward, we can realign our relationship correctly.”

Subramanyam announced plans to visit India next week to engage directly with Indian officials and advocate for broader collaboration beyond trade. “I’ll be traveling to India next week to meet with high-ranking ministers and hopefully the Prime Minister as well,” he said.

The focus of the visit will be on various partnership areas. “I want to discuss not only trade but also other economic activities, defense, and additional partnerships,” Subramanyam mentioned.

He added that the trip would have “multiple objectives,” including attending an upcoming artificial intelligence summit. Subramanyam highlighted his congressional duties, saying, “I serve on the oversight committee and am the subcommittee ranking member on military and foreign affairs.”

He also noted that discussions in India would encompass topics such as space, education, and immigration matters affecting families connected to both nations. “Certainly, immigration has become a concern as well,” Subramanyam concluded. “Many families have relatives in India, facing difficulties visiting and obtaining visas.”