Washington, Nov 3 (NationPress) Republican Congressman and co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick, is advocating for a more robust India-US partnership, asserting that together, these nations can pave the way for "another generation" of global tranquility.

During an event at the Hudson Institute on Monday, McCormick emphasized that the Trump administration should prioritize maintaining close ties with friends like India.

"Speaking of India, as the chair of the India caucus, my admiration for India is profound. The synergy between India and the United States... positions us well for the future, as we are the largest and oldest democracies. Together, we could usher in an era of unparalleled peace, prosperity, and wealth development," he remarked.

He also urged caution regarding the Trump administration's tariff approach towards India, advising them to be "careful."

"Currently, India has an average tariff of about 15 percent, while the US has about 2 percent, with no barriers. This is an area where President Trump has excelled, but we must tread carefully," he stressed.

McCormick lauded India's achievements in its space program, particularly its historic 2023 mission, where it became the first nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon.

"A nation that accomplishes such feats, landing a spacecraft on the dark side of the moon for just $74 million, showcases immense capability. I often joke that we couldn't even build a facility to discuss such a venture for that sum. We could achieve so much more if we keep our allies close," he noted.

After a period of silence, numerous Republican lawmakers are now openly supporting India-US relations.

In the last three weeks, at least six bipartisan letters and resolutions have been drafted to uphold the interests of the Indian American community, reaffirm support for the India-US alliance, and seek accountability from the administration regarding recent actions against New Delhi.

In October, a bipartisan group of six House Representatives reached out to President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, expressing concerns about the recent H-1B proclamation.

"We fear that the recent proclamation regarding H-1B visa petitions will pose significant hurdles for US employers and ultimately diminish our competitiveness," the letter conveyed.

This group included Democrat Suhas Subramanyam alongside Republican Congressmen Jay Obernolte and Don Bacon, among others.

On October 17, four US lawmakers urged President Trump to participate in the Quad Leaders’ Summit in India and other Asian meetings.

That same day, a bipartisan resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives to acknowledge the positive impact of the Indian American diaspora on the United States and condemn rising acts of racism against them.

This resolution also highlighted the India-US relationship as one of the most vital democratic partnerships globally.

Leaders from both major parties have faced backlash for largely remaining silent while senior Trump administration officials, such as Trade Advisor Peter Navarro and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, have persistently criticized India over its Russian oil purchases and trade discrepancies.

In August, the Trump administration imposed a staggering 50 percent tariff on New Delhi, including a 25 percent tax on imports of Russian oil.

In recent weeks, relations have stabilized, and negotiators have resumed discussions aimed at finalizing the initial phase of a trade agreement.