Ramaswamy: Stronger India-US bond can tackle 'China threat'

Calling China a “major threat”, former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has emphasised that stronger Indo-US ties could be mutually beneficial in addressing China’s influence. He also expressed confidence that Republicans “will win this election handily”, though he admitted “we’ve a competitive race all the way through November”.

In an exclusive interview to Times Now, he highlighted India’s border issues with China and raised New Delhi’s stance on Taiwan. “I think China presents a major threat to both India’s security in the future, as well as the long-term security interests of the US,” he said, adding that “there could be opportunities when we think about production and trade relationships between the US and India, where that could be mutually beneficial to both the US and India and provide greater stability.”

On Taiwan, he remarked, “God forbid, if something happens in a China-Taiwan scenario in the future. Knowing where India stands in that situation, I believe, could actually help prevent the conflict if it’s made clear from the outset.”
When asked about his Indian-origin and Hindu identity and if it was a hurdle to his aspirations for the top job, he said: “I think people actually reward that authenticity. I think the USA is religiously, racially the most tolerant, and I would say one of the most ambitiously inclusive countries in human history.”

Reflecting on his failed presidential bid, Ramaswamy said he was “disappointed” but kept his focus on the learnings. When asked if he would run for president in 2028, he said, “We will see what the future holds in store.”