Mary Millben Urges US to Prioritise India Ties Over Pakistan
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By thecommonsvoice
Millben praised both leaders for moving past a period of "muscular verbiage" and heavy tariffs (which reached 50% in late 2025) to sign a comprehensive trade agreement in February 2026.
She consistently urged the U.S. administration to prioritize its alliance with India over other regional interests, famously stating that "America needs India, and India needs America."
During the height of the tariff dispute, Millben warned that aggressive economic policies were hurting small businesses in both nations and advocated for "honesty" and "mutual respect" as the only path forward.
Following the deal, Millben noted that PM Modi’s "measured and patient" approach allowed India to secure a favorable outcome, positioning him as a pivotal leader in global geopolitics.