The US has urged India to cease purchasing weapons from Russia to improve relations. In a call in January, US President Donald Trump stressed the importance of India buying more American defense products. India exported approximately $77 billion of goods to the US in 2023-2024, while imports were only $42.1 billion, indicating a substantial trade deficit. US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick condemned India's high tariffs, suggesting that these issues hinder positive relations between the two countries.