Rep. Panetta Participates in Congressional Delegation to India to Strengthen Economic and Security Ties

San Jose, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) recently traveled to India as part of a congressional delegation to meet with senior government and business leaders and discuss trade issues. As a member of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Panetta continues his fight to reclaim the Constitutional authority over trade by participating in these types of trade delegation trips. Over the course of the visit, the delegation focused on how the United States and India can address shared economic and security challenges while deepening their long-standing partnership.

In discussions with Indian officials, the delegation focused on harmful tariffs by this Administration, the potential for a trade deal, changes to America's H-1B visa program, and the ongoing tensions in South Asia, particularly Indo-Pakistan relations, and the need for continued dialogue and cooperation to promote regional stability.

"Our countries continue to face challenges when it comes to trade, tariffs, immigration, and security that impact both our economies and global stability," said Rep. Panetta. "This type of trade delegation trip demonstrates America's will and desire to work with India to modernize our economic relationship and promote peace in the region so, ultimately, we can find solutions that serve our people and strengthen our shared values. The Congressional visit reinforced that a strong U.S.-India partnership is essential not only for our nations, but for the broader international community."

The delegation's itinerary took them across India's capital in New Delhi, the historic city of Agra, and the financial hub of Mumbai. The numerous engagements with Indian government officials, academics, and business leaders highlighted opportunities for collaboration on trade, technology, clean energy, and supply chain resilience that bolster the long-standing ties between the two democracies.

Rep. Panetta underscored that these international engagements inform his work back home in California's 19th Congressional District, where access to global markets, fair trade, and workforce opportunities remain critical to the local economy.

Congressman Panetta and the Congressional Delegation at a meeting with Members of the External Affairs Committee in India's Parliament Congressman Panetta and the Congressional Delegation aboard the INS Surat, Western Command, Mumbai Congressman Panetta and the Congressional Delegation at a Meeting with Indian Business Leaders Congressman Panetta at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, located at Raj Ghat in Dehli

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