EXCLUSIVE: Trump administration’s terms of reference with India praised by Congress

THE LOWDOWN:

• Vice President JD Vance’s trip to India is already paying off, with both America and India agreeing to terms of reference — something Vance called a “vital step toward realizing President Trump and Prime Minister Modi's vision.”

• Rep. Bill Huizenga (R., Mich.) told the Reporter that the latest moves remind him how “refreshing it is to have President Trump actively fight for American workers and economic opportunity for families across our nation.”

• Huizenga is not alone in Congress in terms of Trump allies who are backing him up on trade. Rep. Andy Barr (R., Ky.) told the Reporter that Trump's policies are great for Kentucky.

• Rep. Brandon Gill (R., Texas), a freshman lawmaker, told the Reporter that “President Trump is putting America first and delivering exactly what he promised voters.”

Vice President JD Vance’s trip to India is already paying off, with both America and India agreeing to terms of reference — something Vance called a “vital step toward realizing President Trump and Prime Minister Modi's vision.”

Rep. Bill Huizenga (R., Mich.), a top Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, told the Washington Reporter that the latest moves remind him how “refreshing it is to have President Trump actively fight for American workers and economic opportunity for families across our nation.”

The Michigan lawmaker noted that countries across the world are presenting proposals on paper, but the moves with India are some of the strongest signs of progress amidst the administration’s moves to reset the global trade order.

All of which represents a marked change from what Huizenga said happened under Biden.

“Under Joe Biden, we had a PINO — a President In Name Only — who was asleep at the wheel or worse when it came to trade,” Huizenga said.

“I am rooting for President Trump and the administration to level the playing field for American workers and get these trade agreements — that put America first — finalized,” he added.

Huizenga is not alone in Congress in terms of Trump allies who are backing him up on trade. Rep. Andy Barr (R., Ky.) told the Reporter that Trump's policies are great for Kentucky.

"Trump’s America First trade deal is a major victory for Kentucky’s workers, farmers, and manufacturers,” Barr said. “It proves that tough, pro-American trade policies work—and the market rebound says it all.”

“I’ll keep fighting alongside President Trump to deliver more wins for our economy,” Barr added.

Rep. Brandon Gill (R., Texas), a freshman lawmaker, told the Reporter that “President Trump is putting America first and delivering exactly what he promised voters.”

“The days of limitless outsourcing and unfair trade practices are quickly ending, thanks to President Trump,” Gill said.

Vice President Vance’s negotiations with India come amid a larger push by the Trump administration to level the international playing field to return America to the forefront of global trade.