Goa, Dec. 6 -- The United States has called for renewed efforts to strengthen its relationship with India, following recent tensions over tariffs and trade disputes. A newly released National Security Strategy Report for November underscores Washington's view that India remains essential in countering strategic challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

The report also highlights the importance of the Quad-an alliance between India, the US, Japan and Australia-formed to address security concerns posed by growing competition in the region.

"We must continue to improve commercial and other relations with India to encourage New Delhi to contribute to Indo-Pacific security, including through continued quadrilateral cooperation with Australia, J...