India will not buy American fighter aircraft.
There is a continuous discussion about the trade deal between India and the US. However, in the meantime, US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 % tariff on India. According to the information, these tariffs will be applicable from August 7. However, in the meantime, big news has also come out from India. According to the report, India has refused to buy the US F-35 fighter aircraft.
What did India say to America?
Bloomberg, in its report quoting officials, said that despite considering accelerating the purchase of American products, the Government of India is unlikely to buy additional defense products from the US. According to a report released by Bloomberg, India has informed the US that it is not willing to buy F-35 stealth fighter aircraft.
Why did India reject F-35?
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the US in February 2025 and met US President Donald Trump at the White House. During this time Trump offered to sell F-35 fighter aircraft to India. According to the report, officials have stated that the Government of India is more interested in partnership focused on joint design and construction of defense equipment domestically. India’s Ministry of Defense has not yet responded to this.
What step did Trump take against India?
US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent duty impose on imported products from India from August 1. Trump also announced a fine on India as punitive measures to import from Russia, it would be different from the 25 percent fee. Trump has said that the US has done relatively ‘less trade’ with India as its fees are very high. Trump further said- “India has always bought a large part of its military equipment from Russia, and is Russia’s biggest buyer with China, while everyone wants Russia to stop murders in Ukraine.”
What did India say on the tariff?
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal made a statement in Parliament on Thursday after Donald Trump imposed tariffs on India. Piyush Goyal has said that the effects of tariffs are being assessed and all necessary steps will be taken to secure and carry out national interests. Piyush Goyal said in Parliament that the Modi government gives supreme importance to the protection and promotion of farmers, workers, entrepreneurs, exporters, MSMEs and all stakeholders of the industry.
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