US Edition‘No Permanent Friends or Enemies, only…’: Rajnath Singh Amid Trump's Tariffs
India commits to self-reliance in defence and protecting citizens amid US 50% tariffs affecting nearly 70% of its exports worth $60.85 billion, asserting national interests over external pressures.
- Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in international relations 'there are no permanent friends or enemies', affirming India will protect farmers and citizens.
- After the United States imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods on August 27, citing continued purchases of Russian oil and weapons, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh responded at the NDTV Defence Summit.
- Singh emphasized India’s drive for self‑reliance in defence, noting the commissioning of INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri with 75% indigenous content and the Indian Navy's pledge to build future ships domestically.
- The Centre has rolled out damage‑control measures and is working 'in mission mode' to mitigate tariff pains, while analysts warn these could slow exports and growth in textiles, gems and seafood.
- Looking ahead, Singh outlined the Sudarshan Chakra timetable and said the indigenous aero‑engine project is nearly complete, with defence exports reaching nearly 24,000 crore.
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'India First Nation to Stand Up to US, Will Not Bow Before Donald Trump', Says BJP Leader Sunil Bansal Amid Tariffs Imposition
Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) National General Secretary Sunil Bansal on Saturday said that India is the first nation to stand up against the United States, asserting that the country has made it clear that it will not bow down before US President Donald Trump. 'India First Nation to Stand Up to US, Will Not Bow Before Donald Trump', Says BJP Leader Sunil Bansal Amid Tariffs Imposition.
No permanent friends or enemies, only permanent interests: Rajnath Singh amid Trump's tariffs - The Statesman
Amid escalating tariff tensions with the United States, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday remarked that in international relations, “there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies, only permanent interests.”
Rajnath Singh Stresses Self-Reliance Amid US Tariff Tensions: ‘No Permanent Friends Or Enemies’
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights India’s push for self-reliance in defence, vows all warships will be built domestically, cites export surge, and addresses US tariff tensions.
‘More the pressure on us, stronger we will emerge’: Rajnath Singh's veiled message to Trump
The Centre is in mission mode to mitigate tariff pains. From measures to stimulate domestic demand by proposing GST rate cuts to looking for ways to diversify export markets, the Centre has taken several measures to counter Trump's tariffs.
"No Permanent Friends Or Enemies": Rajnath Singh To NDTV Amid Tariff Row
Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2025 today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that there are "no permanent friends or enemies" -- only permanent interests. Mr Singh's remarks come against the backdrop of tariff tensions with the United States.
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