India has responded to America in the same language. An answer that is not only diplomatic but also strategic. A shock that shaken Washington’s Indo Pacific strategy. Now India has officially rejected the deal of F35 Stealth Fighter Jet. Bloomberg has also claimed this. This was the same deal which was being used by America to woo India for many years. India made it clear that we would not decide our security at the will of America. A new clash has now come to light in the Delhi Washington Diplomacy amid the tariff fight of the Trump government. On 31 July, Donald Trump announced a tariff of up to 25 percent for India. India was surprised by this decision of the Trump administration. At present, India is not immediately in the mood for any retaliation. But to deal with American pressure, the Indian Authority has started considering some options. This includes a plan to increase the EPO in sectors related to energy and communication. But there is no purchase of defense.
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According to reports, as soon as Trump announced to put a penalty with a tariff of 25 percent, the policy makers of New Delhi suffered a major setback. But still the authority stopped itself by taking any step in a hurry. The government clearly says that it is not being thought about imposing immediate counter -duty on Trump Tariff. The Government of India has already reserved its right to retaliate against US tariffs on steel and automobiles in the World Trade Organization. This right will be used only when the right time comes. But the government is the government’s focus on retaining the ongoing conversation on the US India Trade Deal. But according to a report by Bloomberg, on the sidelines of all the exercises, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House in February, New Delhi did not show interest in the purchase of high-level fighter jets. President Trump promoted the F-35 deal as the foundation stone to strengthen bilateral defense relations. However, the report further stated that India is staying away from the purchase of expensive, finished aircraft and instead giving priority to joint design efforts and domestic manufacturing capabilities.
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No discussion on defense deal in business talks
Although the Government of India has denied immediate retaliation, it is actively considering measures to reduce its trade surplus with the US. Options that are being considered include increasing the import of American natural gas, gold and communication equipment. According to the report, Indian authorities have refused to include large military procurement like F-35 in any trade-off talks. One of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, this aircraft has long been part of India’s strategic offering to India – which has been seen as a tool of helping China’s growing military impact in Asia.
Focus on self -sufficiency
According to the report, by rejecting the offer of F-35, India is indicating deliberately to reduce its defense dependence. Instead, the government is emphasizing its view of defense self -sufficiency under the “Make in India” campaign. Officials are emphasizing that future cooperation in the defense sector should include technology transfer and domestic production to really benefit India’s long -term strategic autonomy.