The United States is seeking to expand its sales of energy and defense equipment to India, according to US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer. Speaking during a visit to New Delhi, Finer emphasized the importance of strengthening the US-India partnership across key sectors, including clean energy, semiconductors, and defense. The move is part of Washington’s broader strategy to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Both nations are aiming to deepen cooperation through strategic and economic engagement.