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India Urged to Strengthen US Nuclear Relations Amid Tariff Threats

1/15/2026

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Srijan Pal Singh, a former aide to India's President APJ Abdul Kalam, urged India to build a framework for US-India civil nuclear energy relations, citing an unreliable partnership and tariff threats, including 50% tariff in August 2025.
Singh urged cautious trade as India's nuclear sector opens to private companies.
Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, affirmed America's interest in India's nuclear sector during a call with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar.

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Srijan Pal Singh, a former aide to India's President APJ Abdul Kalam, urged India to build a framework for US-India civil nuclear energy relations, citing an unreliable partnership and tariff threats, including 50% tariff in August 2025.
Singh urged cautious trade as India's nuclear sector opens to private companies.
Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, affirmed America's interest in India's nuclear sector during a call with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar.