Washington DC, Feb. 3 -- US Congressman and co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick, has emphasised that the India-US strategic partnership is crucial for global "peace and prosperity" following the recent trade deal announced between the two countries.

Speaking to ANI after Washington agreed to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, McCormick highlighted the personal rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, saying their strong relationship underscores the importance of New Delhi as a key partner for Washington.

He noted India's status as the world's most populous nation, one of the fastest-growing major economies, which is on track to become the third-largest GDP globally in the near futur...