India, May 11 -- US Assistant Secretary of Commerce David Fogel has pitched for Indian investments in sectors like critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and automotives in the US, adding that both countries are not doing enough on trade and investment.

In an exclusive interview to HT during the SelectUSA investment summit, Fogel, who is also Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial Service, added that while tariffs have created a significant disruption in economic relations, investment commitments to the US from countries around the world have continued. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced that Indian companies had announced $1.1 billion in US investment commitments during the summit.

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Q. Both India and Am...