New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- In a sharp response to escalating trade tensions, the Indian government has reportedly paused several high-profile defence negotiations with the United States, including the co-production of Stryker armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). The move comes after US President Donald Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil-raising total tariffs to a steep 50%.
According to a report citing people familiar with the matter, India has temporarily halted plans to acquire new US-made weapons and aircraft. As a consequence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's proposed visit to the United States-originally planned to announce a slew of defence deals-has also been cancelled...