US EditionIndia Is ‘Not Keen’ on F-35 Stealth Fighter Sale
INDIA, AUG 1 – India prioritizes co-development and domestic production over costly US F-35 jets, citing a 25% US tariff and stronger ties with Russia, officials said.
- U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly imposed a 25 percent tariff on imports from India, effective August 1, intensifying trade frictions between the two countries.
- The tariff followed ongoing talks in which India sought to reduce the trade deficit and declined major defence purchases like the F-35 fighter jets.
- India prioritizes joint design, technology transfer, and domestic defence manufacturing under the Make in India campaign rather than off-the-shelf acquisitions.
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government is assessing the tariff's impact, ruling out immediate retaliation while exploring WTO options and increasing imports of U.S. gas, gold, and communication equipment.
- The tariff and defence policy shift highlight rising economic and strategic pressures in U.S.-India relations, with India emphasizing self-reliance while remaining open to closer partnership on Indian terms.
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India Is ‘Not Keen’ on F-35 Stealth Fighter Sale
No F-35 For India, It Would Seem: While headlines swirl over Donald Trump’s surprise 25% tariff on Indian exports, a more strategic story lies buried beneath the surface: India has quietly signaled it is not interested in purchasing the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets — a flagship offer in Washington’s trade wishlist. India Looks Like a No on F-35 According to Bloomberg sources familiar with internal discussions, India has conveyed to US offic…
India rejects Trump's F-35 offer? Report says new defence purchase off the table amid US tariff blitz
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India declines US offer to buy F-35 fighter jets amid Trump's tariff move: Report
India has reportedly turned down the United States' offer to purchase F-35 stealth fighter jets, signalling a clear shift in its defence approach. This move comes at a time when India is also trying to deal with the pressure caused by US President Donald Trump's sudden decision to impose a 25 per cent tax on Indian goods. According to a Bloomberg report, New Delhi conveyed its lack of interest in acquiring the high-end warplanes during Prime Mi…
Trump wants to sell F-35 jets to India. He is putting pressure of tariffs for this, but India has refused. This jet is expensive and difficult to maintain. India is relying on its technology and Russia's Su-57. Only time will tell how much Trump's pressure will work, but India is ready to choose its own path.
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