Trump's tariff plus penalty won't affect India, ties with Russia intact: Experts
While Trump's statements—particularly those targeting the Indian economy—are concerning, experts do not foresee significant consequences for the India–US defence partnership. In addition to ongoing deals for MQ-9 drones, Apache helicopters, and F404 jet engines, the two nations have recently announced a decade-long defence cooperation roadmap.Though there are delays in the delivery of F404 engines, experts say India can always explore alternative options in the long run. Partners such as France could be approached for engines, and Russia could be considered for Su-57 fighter jets if needed. According to Major General Katoch, 'India is becoming increasingly self-reliant in its defence needs and can pursue alternatives to jet engines if required.'On India's longstanding ties with Russia, he added, 'Our relationship with Russia will remain unchanged, despite US concerns over India's oil and armaments deals with Moscow. Russia has been a long-time partner, and no one can affect that relationship.'Commenting on Pakistan's reaction to the US tariff announcement, Katoch remarked that Islamabad has been celebrating its recent engagement with Washington. However, he noted, 'The US uses Pakistan as per its convenience. Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir wasn't invited—he was summoned. We don't even think about Pakistan; it's a renter state.'Dr Abhishek Srivastava, who teaches diplomacy at the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, also weighed in on Trump's announcement.'Trade agreements frequently serve as tools for strategic alignment in international relations—promoting trust, reducing transactional friction, and enabling deeper cooperation,' he said, "The impact on defence ties is unlikely, as the current India–US trade agreement does not directly include defence components. However, it may influence the broader climate for future strategic collaboration. While this mini-trade pact focusses on goods like textiles and industrial products, defence deals operate on a separate track guided by shared security interests. In essence, while the trade deal isn't about defence, it helps build the kind of goodwill and strategic alignment that makes deeper defence collaboration between the two nations more likely and sustainable.'- EndsTune InMust Watch
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