At a high-level roundtable in Milwaukee, he urged US firms to co-invest in India’s advanced manufacturing sector, partner with Indian SMEs, and build supply chains that last. Why does this matter? Because India’s skilled workforce isn’t just growing; it’s becoming a strategic asset. And with the US leading G20 trade talks on forced labor and excess capacity, India’s clean, scalable, and ethical manufacturing model is suddenly very attractive. This isn’t about outsourcing anymore. It’s about co-creating the future of global industry; with India at the heart of it.