<h1>Republican leader urges U.S. to reverse tariffs, restore partnership with India to counter China and rebuild ties</h1> A Republican leader urged the United States to reverse a 'downward spiral' in ties with India after the US president imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, including an extra 25% tied to India's purchases of Russian crude, and called for treating India as a 'prized free and democratic' partner rather than an adversary. The op-ed warned that undermining decades of progress would be a strategic mistake, stressed India's role in countering China, shifting supply chains, expanding defense cooperation, and regional security, and urged prioritizing restoration of bilateral relations.