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US wants India to buy more defence equipment, energy: Vance
US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday urged India to deepen bilateral ties by purchasing more American defence equipment and energy. Speaking at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur, Vance said the US is ready to sell more of these products to India, signalling a push for stronger economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
The pitch comes amid ongoing trade negotiations and strategic alignment between Washington and New Delhi. Vance's remarks highlight the US focus on expanding defence exports and energy trade as key pillars of the partnership, with India seen as a crucial partner in the Indo-Pacific region.
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This push aligns with US efforts to reduce its trade deficit with India while deepening defence ties. India, a major defence importer, has traditionally relied on Russia, but has diversified purchases in recent years. Energy imports from the US, especially crude and LNG, have also grown. The next step is how India balances US offers with its own domestic manufacturing goals under 'Make in India'. Watch for specific deals or announcements during upcoming high-level visits.
Source: asia.nikkei.com
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