US Softens Stance, Reaffirms India as a “Strategic Partner” Amidst Tensions.
Washington D.C. – The United States has reaffirmed that India will remain a “strategic partner,” according to a statement from the US State Department’s Principal Deputy Spokesperson, Tommy Pigott. The comments represent a softening of tone even as tensions between the two nations persist over trade imbalances and India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Speaking…

