JD Vance hardsells US energy, def parts; asks India to lower non-tariff walls

JAIPUR: US vice-president J D Vance on Tuesday made an aggressive pitch for closer cooperation with India in areas of trade, nuclear energy and defence purchases, rolling out the Donald Trump administration’s wish list for a partnership that, he said, would determine the future of the 21st century.

While urging India to lower non-tariff barriers for US businesses, Vance also warned that if the two sides failed to work successfully, this century could see very dark times for all of humanity. He called PM Narendra Modi a “tough negotiator” who staunchly defended the Indian industry during trade talks between the countries.