India Halts $3.6 Billion U.S. Arms Deal Over Trump Tariffs

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India has reportedly paused plans to buy new U.S. weapons after President Trump imposed steep tariffs on Indian exports, triggering diplomatic tension

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The $3.6 billion deal included Javelin missiles, Stryker combat vehicles, and six Boeing P-8I surveillance aircraft for the Indian Navy

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The defence deal was expected to be finalised during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s upcoming visit to Washington, now cancelled

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Trump raised tariffs on Indian exports of Russian oil by an additional 25%, bringing the total to a record 50%

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India argues it is being unfairly penalised while the U.S. and Europe continue trading with Russia when it aligns with their interests

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Officials told Reuters there’s been "no forward movement" on the deal and that purchases will resume once trade ties stabilise

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Despite the fallout, U.S.-India defence ties remain strong in areas like joint military exercises and intelligence sharing, sources confirmed

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India is the world’s second-largest arms importer and has been steadily shifting from Russia to Western suppliers like France, Israel, and the U.S

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Russia still engages India with offers like the S-500 missile system, but no major new purchases are expected soon

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