Huizenga emphasized that a renewed trade agreement, shaped under the leadership of former US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, could help advance those commercial goals while reinforcing the broader strategic relationship between the two countries. According to him, such a deal would not only support economic cooperation but also consolidate the geopolitical alignment necessary to address emerging regional challenges.
Pointing to the global balance of power, the US lawmaker noted that the world’s largest economy working in tandem with an economy poised to become the third largest would be well-positioned to counter China’s assertiveness. He added that closer collaboration between Washington and New Delhi could contribute to safeguarding a free and open Indo-Pacific—an objective that has become central to US foreign policy.
His remarks came during the hearing titled “The U.S.–India Strategic Partnership: Securing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific,” where officials and lawmakers discussed the expanding scope of bilateral relations, their implications for regional stability, and the urgent need to strengthen democratic, economic, and security cooperation.
As India and the United States continue to navigate a shifting geopolitical landscape, Huizenga’s comments reflect a growing consensus in Washington: that deepened trade engagement and strategic alignment with New Delhi is vital not only for mutual economic gains but also for shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific region.
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